§ 18. Mr. Duffyasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many type 23 frigates have been ordered; and if he is satisfied with progress on the type 23 frigate building programme.
§ Mr. SainsburyFour type 23 frigates are currently on order. The First of Class HMS Norfolk was launched by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret on 10 July and the other ships are making satisfactory progress.