To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received on the advantages to be derived from equipping Type-45 Destroyers with Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles. (151188)

[holding answer 25 July 2007]: Since the Type 45 Destroyer project reached its main investment decision (Main Gate) in 2000, the Ministry of Defence has received various representations, including from industry and Members of this House, not least the hon. Gentleman himself, about equipping Type 45 Destroyers with Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles (TLAM).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what increase in capabilities there has been in respect of the design specification for Type-45 Destroyers since 1998. (151257)

[holding answer 25 July 2007]: The capability for the Type 45 Destroyer is defined within the design specifications (the Key User Requirements) which were set at the main investment point (Main Gate) in 2000. The capability required has not increased since.