HC Deb 16 May 2003 vol 405 c457W
Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether all Type-45 destroyers will be equipped with Merlin helicopters. [111321]

Mr. Ingram

All Type-45 destroyers will be capable of carrying Merlin Mk 1 helicopters. However, at any particular time, they will carry the type of helicopter most appropriate to their tasking.