§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence for what reasons the estimated cost per type 23 lightweight frigate has risen from £65 million to £85 million.
§ Mr. PattieI have nothing at present to add to what my right hon. Friend said in the House on 1 July 1982, when he gave our estimate of the cost of the type 23 frigate as around £90 million at September 1981 prices.