HC Deb 14 February 1977 vol 926 c110W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Government have plans to equip the Services with cruise missiles in either a tactical or a strategic role.

Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration he is giving to the introduction of sea-launched cruise missiles into Great Britain's maritime capability;

Mr Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration he is giving to the acquisition of air-launched and sea-launched cruise missiles for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy in the context of maintaining NATO's ability to deter aggression.

Dr. Gilbert

With regard to the longrange cruise missiles, to which I assume the hon. Members are referring, I have nothing to add to the replies given to the hon. Member for Lewes (Mr. Rathbone) on 25th November 1975—[Vol. 901, c.116]—and the hon. Member for Aldershot (Mr. Critchley) on 6th April 1976.—[Vol. 909, c. 131.]