§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated total cost of point defence weapons systems for the carriers HMS "Invincible" and HMS "Ark Royal" the assault ships HMS "Fearless" and HMS "Intrepid", and HMS "Bristol" and all type 42 destroyers.
§ Mr. PattieThe cost of the Vulcan Phalanx close-in weapon system for HMS "Invincible" is approximately £7 million. No decisions have yet been taken on the most suitable point defence system to fit to the other ships listed.