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Mr. Patchett
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will now specify the role of the Harrier GR5.
Mr. Stanley
The primary role of the Harrier GR5 will be to provide direct air support of NATO ground forces, but it could also be used in deeper interdiction sorties against a wide range of targets. We have no plans to give Harrier GR5 a nuclear strike role.