§ Mr. DuffyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the mine warfare modernisation programme; and when he expects to place orders for the next four vessels of the SRMH type.
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§ Mr. SainsburyFurther orders for single-role minehunters are planned, but no decisions have yet been taken on the size and timing of orders. The Government have plans to maintain the United Kingdom's defensive mining capability, which is currently represented by the Royal Navy's ground mine. An update programme for these mines is in progress.