House of Lords written question – answered at on 8 February 2012.
Lord West of Spithead
Labour
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many flying hours have been completed by Tornado aircraft based in Afghanistan.
Lord Astor of Hever
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence
I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice, the capability, effectiveness or security of our Armed Forces.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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