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24. Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a further statement about frigate procurement policy.

25. Mr. Duffy

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he placed the order for the ninth type 22 anti-submarine warfare frigate which he announced in the House on 1 July, Official Report, c. 1062.

Mr. Pattie

I refer the hon. Members to the statement made today by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.

44. Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many frigates are being built for the Royal Navy.

Mr. Pattie

Four type 22 frigates are currently under construction.