§ 29. Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Defence if his Department is contemplating the purchase of the American missiles Harpoon and Sidewinder.
§ Dr. GilbertHarpoon is one of the options for meeting possible future requirements for air-to-surface guided 659W weapons for our maritime aircraft, and a further purchase of Sidewinder is among the options for meeting requirements for short range air-to-air missiles. In neither case have decisions yet been taken.