Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what anti-submarine warfare capability he plans to include on the Type 31e General Purpose Frigate; and if he will make a statement.
We are currently considering a range of capability requirements based on the role of the Type 31e, their operating environment and likely future threats that will be faced. Final decisions on Type 31e capabilities will be made closer to the Main Investment Decision point.