HC Deb 02 December 2002 vol 395 cc487-8W
Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what provision he has made to protect warships from suicide attacks by terrorists in high-speed small craft. [84362]

Mr. Ingram

The protection of HM ships, submarines and royal fleet auxiliaries from terrorist threats of all kinds is kept under constant review, and appropriate measures are put in place.

Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the warships(a) currently and (b) scheduled to be fitted with low-angle, close-range machine guns for protection against suicide attacks. [84363]

Mr. Ingram

The requirement for force protection is kept under review. I am however, withholding full details of the Royal Navy capability in accordance with Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

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