HC Deb 07 June 1988 vol 134 c542W
Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he intends to order an attrition batch of Tornado aircraft; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

Nine Tornado GR1 aircraft have already been ordered as replacements for expected attrition losses. A possible further purchase of Tornado aircraft is under consideration.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many night vision targeting pods he intends to order for the Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft.

Mr. Sainsbury

A contract for the supply of 10 advanced laser designator pods for Tornado GR1 aircraft has been awarded to Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd.

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans exist to sell Tornado F2 aircraft withdrawn from RAF service to overseas customers.

Mr. Sainsbury

[holding answer 27 May 1988]: There are no plans to sell the Tornado F2 aircraft currently in storage at RAF Athan to overseas customers.