HC Deb 08 July 1964 vol 698 cc94-5W
Mr. McMaster

asked the Minister of Aviation what negotiations are taking place for the purchase of Seacat missiles to be used in the British vessels which the Spanish Government wish to acquire.

Mr. Amery

None, but Seacat is part of the normal equipment of a Leader class frigate and the missile would most likely have been adopted by the Spanish Navy if the recent negotiations with Spain had not been frustrated.

Mr. McMaster

asked the Minister of Aviation how many foreign countries are purchasing the Short Seacat for use by their armed forces.

Mr. Amery

Six overseas countries have ordered Seacat.