HC Deb 12 January 1993 vol 216 cc706-7W
29. Mr. Beith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement about future plans for ordering warships and auxiliary vessels.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Further orders for warships and auxiliary vessels are planned including type 23 frigates, a replacement for the type 42 destroyers, mine countermeasures vessels and new amphibious ships. Further orders for support ships are also planned.