§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have taken place about the ordering of the advanced lightweight version of the Seawolf anti-missile missile system for the Royal Navy; and when a decision is expected.
§ Mr. PattieI have nothing further to add to the reply my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Royal Navy gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) on 13 November. —[Vol. 992, c. 396].
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Seawolf anti-missile missile systems have been ordered for the Royal Navy; in what vessels they will be installed; what is the estimated unit cost; and what is the expected in-service date.
§ Mr. PattieTwenty-three Seawolf systems have been ordered to date; 12 double-headed systems and 11 single-headed systems. Double headed systems are to be installed on Type 22 frigates and single-headed systems are to be fitted into "Leander" class frigates. The unit cost of these systems is still subject to negotiation. The in-service date for Seawolf is October 1981.