§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Sea Harriers are currently on order for ASW operations; and what is the estimated total cost involved.
§ Mr. SpeedThirty-four Sea Harrier FRSI aircraft have been ordered, of which 20 have been delivered. The Sea Harrier's roles are air defence, reconnaissance and surface strike, not ASW. The total estimated cost is £178 million VAT exclusive at September 1980 prices.