Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 9th March 2004, 418 c1405W, on Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, what estimate he has made of the (a) cost and (b) practicability of fitting Tomahawk cruise missiles to a Type 45 destroyer; and which would be the first in the series of these ships to which the missiles could be fitted.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 9 March 2004, Official Report, column 1405W, on Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, what estimate he has made of the (a) cost and (b) practicability of fitting Tomahawk cruise missiles to a Type 45 destroyer; and which would be the first in the series of these ships to which the missiles could be fitted. [170655] Mr. Ingram: There is currently no requirement for the Type 45 destroyer to be fitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles, and so no requirement for a detailed costing to be undertaken. If a requirement is subsequently identified, the appropriate ship in the build or upkeep cycle would be identified as the first to receive such missiles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 170655; 426 c108W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Costs Defence equipment Weapons Tomahawk missiles Type 45 destroyers
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