§ 34. Sir Ronald Rossasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what progress has been made towards the design of a type of frigate adequate for the performance of anti-submarine operations under present conditions.
§ The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Walter Edwards)The design of a new anti-submarine frigate has been completed and it is hoped to lay down the first of its class this financial year.
§ Sir R. RossWill the matter be treated as one of urgency?
§ Commander NobleHow many conversions for this purpose have been made?
§ Mr. EdwardsThe hon. Member will have to put that question on the paper.