HC Deb 29 April 2002 vol 384 c523W
14. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the air defence capabilities of the Harrier GR7 are. [50953]

Mr. Ingram

The Harrier GR7 is optimised for offensive support operations, but possesses an air defence capability through its Sidewinder air to air missiles.

25. Richard Ottaway

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with the Indian Government concerning the sale of Royal Navy Sea Harriers; and if he will make a statement. [50964]

Dr. Moonie

The Ministry of Defence's Disposal Services Agency has not entered into any talks with the Indian Government with regard to the sale of Sea Harriers. However, as part of its marketing strategy for the sale of these aircraft, the DSA will follow up all expressions of interest subject, of course, to normal export controls.

Mr. Liddell-Grainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the air defence capabilities of the Harrier GR7 are. [52448]

Mr. Ingram

The Harrier GR7 is optimised for offensive support operations, but possesses an air defence capability through its Sidewinder Air to Air missiles.

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