HC Deb 13 March 1984 vol 56 cc131-2W
Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for stockpiling defence systems for fitting on merchant ships in time of war; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

I refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Procurement on 28 October 1983 at column 211–12. Members of the Shipping Defence Advisory Committee are continuing their study of the Working Party's recommendations.

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