HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 cc43-4W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy towards the development of a low-cost submarine weapon; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Neubert

Since existing anti-submarine weapons have an effective life extending into the next century, and since we have yet to be convinced that an effective low-cost anti-submarine weapon could be produced, we currently have no plans to develop such a weapon. We are, of course, keeping developments in this area under review.