§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will outline the specific importance of (a) Spearfish, (b) Stingray. (c) Tigerfish and (d) Stonefish weapons to the defences of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonTigerfish and Stingray are important elements in the maritime layered defence of the United Kingdom and its assets.
It is planned that Spearfish will enhance this capability by keeping pace with Soviet technological advances, when it replaces Tigerfish in the inventory. Stonefish is not in service with the United Kingdom armed forces.