§ Mr. Ian Campbellasked 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 GilmourDevelopment is going well. The torpedo is expected to enter service during the early part of the 1970s.
§ Mr. Ian Campbellasked 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 GilmourContracts 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.