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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 July 2005. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Monday, 12 September 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Type 45 Destroyers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he last discussed with senior naval officers the merits of fitting tactical Tomahawk missiles to Type 45 destroyers with senior naval officers; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

[holding answer 20 July 2005]: Ministers routinely discuss equipment issues with senior military officers. Our position remains as stated in the answer which my hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces gave the hon. Member on 7 June 2005, Official Report, column 466W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12663; 436 c2287-8W;436 c2287-8W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Tomahawk missiles Type 45 destroyers