HL Deb 27 April 2004 vol 660 c81WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the planned operational life of the Harrier GR7/9 fleet. [HL2413]

Lord Bach

The Harrier GR7 is being upgraded to GR9 standard over the next five years. Our current plan is that the Harrier GR9 will remain in operational service with the Royal Air Force until the middle of the next decade.