§ Sir Patrick Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence if lightweight Sea Wolf will now be fitted to HMS "Illustrious" and HMS "Ark Royal".
§ Mr. PattieThe possibility of fitting Sea Wolf to these ships is under consideration. The Sea Wolf system, incorporating the new lightweight tracker radar, will not be developed in time for the advanced operational date for HMS "Illustrious". In the meantime, as a temporary measure, she will be fitted with a point defence gun system. Ultimately it is intended that both ships will be fitted with point defence systems.