§ Sir Patrick Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many of Her Majesty's ships are fitted with point defence systems; and how many will be fitted with such systems.
§ Mr. LeeAll of the Royal Navy's surface warships of frigate size and above have a point defence capability provided either by small calibre guns, the Seacat short-range missile system, the Seawolf point defence missile system or the Phalanx close-in weapon system. It is intended to enhance the capability of the more important surface warships by extending the fit of point defence missile or close-in weapon systems and it is envisaged that all future surface warships of frigate size and above will be fitted with a point defence missile system on build.