§ Mr. Quentin DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Tornado GR4's capability to launch Sea Eagle missiles; how much has been spent on enabling the Tornado GR4 to launch Sea Eagle missiles; and if this element of the upgrade programme is planned to continue. [129805]
§ Mr. SpellarSoftware development work to allow the Sea Eagle missile to be launched by Tornado GR4 aircraft was incomplete at the time the missile was withdrawn from service and further work was halted. This development work was part of the overall software upgrade programme for the GR4 and the costs are not separately identifiable.