§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence when studies were commenced into the development of an underwater-launched submarine-carried guided weapon; and whether funds are provided in the defence review for the production of such a weapon.
§ Mr. JuddProject definition studies of an underwater-launched air-flight anti-ship guided missile system for the nuclear submarine fleet started in 1972. Final decisions on the defence review are dependent on the outcome of consultations with our allies.