HL Deb 08 June 2004 vol 662 cc27-8WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which Royal Navy ships are currently equipped with the MK251 active decoy round; and [HL2845]

How many additional Royal Navy ships will be equipped with the MK 251 active decoy round this year. [HL2846]

Lord Bach

All major Royal Navy warships (frigates and above) will be fitted with the DLH decoy launcher system from which the MK251 active decoy round can be fired.

Currently 29 RN warships are fitted with the DLH launcher and a further three warships will be fitted with the DLH during this financial year.

Whether the warships carry the MK251 active decoy round depends on the nature of operations, and to divulge which ships are embarked with the MK251 ADR could be harmful to operational security.

Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What provision there is to fit ships taken up from trade with the MK251 active decoy round. [HL2847]

Lord Bach

There are currently no plans to equip ships taken up from trade with the MK251 active decoy round or its associated DLH Launcher.