HC Deb 23 November 1995 vol 267 c257W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the ships which are currently being considered for target practice. [1825]

Mr. Soames

All vessels on the disposal lists are available to be considered for use as a target. Decisions on whether ships will be used for target practice are made in the light of all relevant factors, including the operational requirement for such trials and the costs involved.

Dr. Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will name the ships which have been used for target practice in each of the last five years. [1824]

Mr. Soames

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 16 December 1994,Official Report, column 816. I can confirm that no vessels have been used for target practice since then.