§ 45. Lord James Douglas-Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, in view of adverse comments emanating from the French aeronautical industry about the Harrier aircraft, he will take steps to rebut such allegations in his contacts with potential overseas buyers of the aircraft.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe Harrier's proven fighting capability has been made clear in the White Paper on the Falklands campaign. In addition, we have already briefed current and prospective customers on the experience gained in the Falklands. We will continue to ensure that the Harrier's well-justified reputation does not suffer from inaccurate reporting.