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Type 23 Frigates

Volume 270: debated on Monday 29 January 1996

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when he expects to announce his decision on the award of the contract for the next batch of type 23 frigates; [12318](2) how many type 23 frigates he proposes to order; and to fulfil what function. [12427]

Tenders are being assessed for a batch of up to three type 23 frigates which are highly capable, modern general purpose frigates, optimised for anti-submarine warfare. An announcement will be made as soon as the decision has been taken.