HC Deb 10 November 1978 vol 957 cc355-6W
Mr. Roper

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Type 42 destroyer construction programme.

Dr. Gilbert

An order for the eleventh Type 42 destroyer was placed with Vickers Shipbuilding Group Limited today. This ship and its successors will be built to a slightly modified design. Four Type 42 destroyers are already in service with the Royal Navy and a further six are under construction.

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