HC Deb 15 July 1993 vol 228 cc634-5W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role has been designed for the Skyship 600 airship ordered by his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Aitken

A Skyship 600 airship has been supplied to the MOD by Westinghouse Surveillance System Ltd. for a series of trials to assess the suitability of airships for a variety of possible roles. Until these trials have been completed and the results assessed, no decisions can be made on any future operational roles that airships might undertake.

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