Harrier Gr7 Aircraft

Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the average flying hours in (a) 1997 and (b) 1998 for Harrier GR7 aircraft in service with the RAF. [67693]

Mr. Doug Henderson
In both 1997 and 1998, Harrier GR7 aircraft have each flown an average of 23 hours per month.