§ Mr. SoamesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the first Sea Harrier Squadron will be withdrawn from service; and what plans he has for the disposal of the squadron's aircraft. [147281]
§ Mr. IngramI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 25 June 2003,Official Report, columns 879–80W, to the hon. Member for North Essex (Mr. Jenkin).
The first Sea Harrier Squadron will be withdrawn from service on 31 March 2004.