§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy towards the development by Yarrow Shipbuilders of a stretched version of the type 23 frigate.
§ Mr. NeubertFollowing our withdrawal from the NFR90 project, my Department is considering alternative means of replacing the type 42 destroyers with a ship capable of deploying the support defence missile system. This consideration will include the suitability of existing warship platforms, such as the type 23.