HC Deb 29 January 1979 vol 961 c334W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of Stte for Defence if he will make a statement on the mine counter-measures vessels construction programme.

Dr. Gilbert

An order has been placed today with Vosper Thornycroft (UK) Ltd. for the construction of the third of the Hunt class of mine counter-measures vessels to be built by that yard for the Royal Navy. The vessel will be called HMS "Cattistock".

An order has also been placed today with Yarrow (Shipbuilders) Ltd. for the construction of two further Hunt class MCMVs. The ships will be called HMS "Cottesmore" and HMS "Middleton".

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