Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many AWACS aircraft are declared ready for operations; and at what level of readiness such aircraft are held; [47753]

(2) how many Typhoon squadrons are declared ready for operations; and at what level of readiness such aircraft are held. [47755]

Nick Harvey MP; Minister for the Armed Forces: There are currently three operationally declared Typhoon squadrons and one flight. There are six AWACS aircraft declared for operations.

I am withholding information on the level of readiness as its release would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability and effectiveness of the armed forces.