HL Deb 16 December 2002 vol 642 c71WA
Lord Campbell-Savours

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many Harrier jets were operational or on exercise in the Norwegian province of Finnmark on 11 March 1982; and [HL405]

Whether a Harrier jet landed at either Tromso or the Bardufoss military airbase on 11 March 1982; and [HL406]

Whether a pilot received medical treatment in Norway following a flying incident on 11 March 1982; and [HL407]

Whether they will be giving evidence to the inquiry by the Norwegian Government into the loss of a Wideroe Airlines aircraft on 11 March 1982; and [HL408]

Whether any military aircraft were damaged during the NATO exercise Alloy Express during March 1982. [HL409]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Bach)

We will offer every assistance to the Norwegian commission of inquiry if requested to do so.

As it will take some time for officials to search the appropriate records I will write to the noble Lord and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.