§ Sir Patrick Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what decision has been made about up-dating the armaments of United Kingdom aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates, particularly as regards surface-to-air weapons.
§ Mr. Pattie:The longer term improvements in this area are going ahead with particular emphasis on the improved Sea Wolf anti-missile system. Shorter term measures, including the fitting of close-in rapid fire gun systems to HMS "Illustrious", have been taken.