HC Deb 27 November 1975 vol 901 cc314-5W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what priority is being given to the development of high definition narrow beam sector-scanning sonar; how much public money is being invested in this project; and when the present work is likely to be completed.

Mr. Kaufman

The Ship and Marine Technology Requirements Board has given high priority to the development of high definition narrow beam sector scanning sonar. The cost to public funds is estimated to be £1,100,000 over a period of three and three-quarter years. The present work started in September 1973 and is expected to be completed by the middle of 1977.