HC Deb 16 February 1949 vol 461 c1138
40. Mr. Keeling

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he can make a statement about the future of H.M.S. "Implacable," which as a French 74-gun ship of the line engaged H.M.S. "Victory" at Trafalgar, was captured a few days later, and is the only man-of-war except H.M.S. "Victory" which fought at Trafalgar and is still in existence.

Mr. W. Edwards

The possibility is being examined of preserving this ship at Greenwich as part of a development scheme prepared by the London County Council.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

In view of the very serious shortage of firewood in France, would it not be possible to send—

Mr. Speaker

Mr. Austin.