47. Mr. J. P. L. Thomasasked the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make regarding the transfer of warships to India.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. Subject to a satisfactory settlement of the question of price, His Majesty's Government are prepared to transfer three "Leander" class cruisers to the Royal Indian Navy. It is hoped that the first of the transfers will take place about March, 1947.
§ The Prime MinisterI am not sure what the hon. Member has in mind. Perhaps he will let me know.