§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is intended to fit close in rapid fire gun systems to HMS "Hermes" and HMS "Invincible".
§ Mr. Pattie:HMS "Invincible" will shortly be fitted with the Vulcan Phalanx close in weapon system. The possibility of fitting Vulcan Phalanx or similar available systems more widely in the Fleet is under consideration.