§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British military aircraft are fitted with electronic combat reconnaissance equipment; what programme he has to extend the use of such equipment; and what assessment he has made of the capacity of British manufacturers to provide and fit such equipment.
§ Mr. FreemanSome Tornado GR1 and Nimrod aircraft are equipped to undertake electronic combat reconnaissance tasks. We are currently considering a number of proposals to enhance existing equipment. We maintain regular contact with British industry to monitor developments in this area.