HC Deb 03 August 1971 vol 822 c289W
Mr. Ian Campbell

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether the trials of the Mark 24 torpedo have been successful; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

Development is going well. The torpedo is expected to enter service during the early part of the 1970s.

Mr. Ian Campbell

asked the Minister of State for Defence what contract has been made for the manufacture of the Mark 24 torpedo; with which manufacturer; and where the place of manufacture will be.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

Contracts for the manufacture of a small number of Mark 24 torpedoes have been placed with the Plessey Company and the work will be carried out at one of the company's Ilford factories.

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