To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Israeli Government about their interest in the Joint Strike Fighter. - There have been no discussions with the Israeli Government about the Joint Strike Fighter. (Holding answer 16 July 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Israeli Government about their interest in the Joint Strike Fighter. - There have been no discussions with the Israeli Government about the Joint Strike Fighter. (Holding answer 16 July 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to seek an inflight vectoring capability from Joint Strike fighters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to seek an inflight vectoring capability from Joint Strike fighters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civilians are deployed on aircraft carriers; and how many were deployed in 1987. - Inc figures (holding answer 16 July 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civilians are deployed on aircraft carriers; and how many were deployed in 1987. - Inc figures (holding answer 16 July 2002).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many days of operational capability per annum were achieved by aircraft carriers in each of the last five years; and how many days operational capability was specified for the two new carriers. - Including table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many days of operational capability per annum were achieved by aircraft carriers in each of the last five years; and how many days operational capability was specified for the two new carriers. - Including table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Indian Government concerning a possible sale of HMS Invincible.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Indian Government concerning a possible sale of HMS Invincible.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all new Harrier GR7 pilots will be trained for aircraft carrier flying operations. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all new Harrier GR7 pilots will be trained for aircraft carrier flying operations. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the maximum number of Harrier GR7 pilots is that can be trained for aircraft carrier flying operations at any one time. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the maximum number of Harrier GR7 pilots is that can be trained for aircraft carrier flying operations at any one time. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Harrier GR7 pilots are trained for operations from aircraft carriers; and what plans he has to increase the numbers of Harrier GR7 pilots trained for flying operations from aircraft carriers. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Harrier GR7 pilots are trained for operations from aircraft carriers; and what plans he has to increase the numbers of Harrier GR7 pilots trained for flying operations from aircraft carriers. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the length is of the training period required for Harrier GR7 pilots to qualify for flying operations from aircraft carriers. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the length is of the training period required for Harrier GR7 pilots to qualify for flying operations from aircraft carriers. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if it is planned that the (a) Sea Harrier FA2 and (b) Harrier GR7 will be able to operate from the CVFs; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 374 c380-1W, 8 November 2001.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if it is planned that the (a) Sea Harrier FA2 and (b) Harrier GR7 will be able to operate from the CVFs; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 374 c380-1W, 8 November 2001.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which (a) Type 22 frigates, (b) Type 42 destroyers, (c) Type 23 frigates, (d) aircraft carriers and (e) fleet submarines are (i) operational, (ii) in refit and (iii) in maintenance or repair. - Includes table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which (a) Type 22 frigates, (b) Type 42 destroyers, (c) Type 23 frigates, (d) aircraft carriers and (e) fleet submarines are (i) operational, (ii) in refit and (iii) in maintenance or repair. - Includes table.