Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 April 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the trials of Sea RAM with HMS York; and what plans he has to procure the weapon system. (Holding answer 18 April 2002).

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the trials of Sea RAM with HUMS York; and what plans he has to procure the weapon system. [50783] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 18 April 2002]: The Sea RAM trial on HUMS York was completed in September 2001. Although the equipment was returned earlier than anticipated, the majority of the trial objectives were achieved. The data gathered will be used to inform equipment capability decisions and to feed into other research and studies. We have no immediate plans to procure the system, but it will be considered along with other options for a potential enhancement to our close-in defensive capability.

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