HC Deb 27 November 2000 vol 357 cc428-9W
Mr. Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made on the UK Technology Readiness and Risk Assessment programme; and if he will make a statement. [140018]

Dr. Moonie

[holding answer 24 November 2000]: The Technology Readiness and Risk Assessment Programme (TRRAP) is examining the characteristics of ballistic missiles, the performance of radars and other sensors, the guidance of interceptors and their potential for defeating ballistic missile warheads. Good progress is being made and the study is now expected to complete in the autumn of 2001.