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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to arm Type-45 destroyers with (a) TacTom land attack cruise missiles and (b) the Mark 41 launcher; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make it his policy to arm Type-45 destroyers with (a) TacTom land attack cruise missiles and (b) the Mark 41 launcher; and if he will make a statement. [171861] Mr. Ingram: There is currently no requirement to fit Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to Type 45 destroyers. However, should such a requirement arise, these could be fitted in the future. The Mark 41 launcher would be one option for launching these missiles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
171861; 421 c1349-50W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Guided weapons Tomahawk missiles Type 45 destroyers Cruise missiles
Link
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