HC Deb 28 October 1983 vol 47 cc209-10W
Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what action he is taking to enable merchant ships to defend themselves in times of tension or war.

Mr. Pattie

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave on 18 October 1982.—[Vol. 29, c.46–47.] The working party's recommendations are now being considered by the members of the shipping defence advisory committee.