§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his United States counterpart concerning the Harrier GRS/AV 8 B.
§ Mr. SainsburyI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence on 10 November at column148.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the order will be placed for the second batch of Harrier GR5s.
§ Mr. SainsburyInitial orders for long-dated materials and component manufacture, have already been placed. The balance of the order will be placed early next year.