§ 28. Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be able to place the first order for the new Type 23 anti-submarine frigate.
§ Mr. PattieWe shall be placing the first order for the Type 23 frigate as early as possible; but it is too soon to give a precise date.
§ 38. Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made in designing the Type 23 frigate; and when he expects the first order for this type to be placed.
§ Mr. PattieFeasibility studies to determine the detailed design of the ship are now being carried out. On the order date, I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given today to my hon. Friend the Member for Eastleigh (Sir D. Price).