HC Deb 28 February 1983 vol 38 c61W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why HMS Endurance was engaged on survey work only from 11 December 1981 to 24 January 1982, rather than for the normal three to four-month period.

Mr. Blaker

HMS Endurance and her detached survey team undertook survey work throughout her 1981–82 deployment, prior to the Argentine invasion.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence with what ordnance HMS Endurance is now equipped.

Mr. Blaker

HMS Endurance is armed with two 20mm guns and carries two Wasp helicopters with AS 12 missiles. Light infantry weapons are also carried for the ship's Royal Marine detachment.