§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average cost of a type 22 frigate; and if he will estimate the subsequent annual running costs.
§ Mr. LeeThe average cost of the type 22 frigates under construction is £135 million at 1983–84 price levels. The annual running costs of a type 22 frigate are of the order of £12 million at 1982–83 price levels; equivalent figures at 1983–84 price levels are not yet available.