§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment has been made of the "Azteca Osprey" fast patrol boat; and what consideration is being given as to its future use by the Royal Navy.
§ Mr. JuddThe "Azteca Osprey" is of very recent design and has not been sufficiently developed to enable a proper assessment to be made. We shall, of course, carry out a thorough evaluation of the project when a firm design has been drawn up.