§ 20. Mr. Patchettasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will now specify the role of the Harrier GR5.
§ Mr. StanleyThe primary role of the Harrier GR5 will be to provide direct air support of NATO ground forces, but it could also be used in deeper interdiction sorties against a wide range of targets. We have no plans to give Harrier GR5 a nuclear strike role.