HC Deb 08 November 1982 vol 31 cc89-90W
Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Sky Hook device for launching Sea Harriers.

Mr. Pattie

Sky Hook is an idea under study by British Aerospace for launching and recovering Harrier aircraft by means of a ship-mounted crane device. No formal proposal has been made to the Ministry of Defence. We shall continue to follow the company's work with interest.