HC Deb 22 November 1982 vol 32 cc362-3W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State of Defence whether the Exocet missile which hit HMS "Sheffield" exploded.

Mr. Blaker

The effects of the attack caused damage so severe that HMS "Sheffield" subsequently sank. It has not been possible to establish conclusively whether or not the missile's warhead exploded although there are indications that it did not.