Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 May 2001. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Grantham and Stamford of 24th April, 367 c232-3W, what lessons he has drawn from such ships.

Answer: Mr. Quentin Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Grantham and Stamford of 24 April 2001, Official Report, columns 232-33W, what lessons he has drawn from such ships. [159777] Mr. Hoon: Our close co-operation with allies such as the United States in the development and operation of warships continues, particularly through visits and naval officer exchange postings. This type of co-operation will ensure that we continue to share best practice with our allies to mutual benefit. There has been no significant direct read across between the Arleigh Burke class, which includes the USS Winston Churchill, and our more recent type 45 programme. Although similar in size to the Arleigh Burke class, the type 45 anti-air warfare destroyer, equipped with the principal anti-air missile system, offers, we believe, significant acquisition and through-life cost benefits over earlier generations of destroyers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 159777; 367 c641W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Procurement Warships Guided weapons Type 45 destroyers Antisubmarine warfare
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