§ 12. Commander Nobleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what ships of the Reserve Fleet will be brought forward to active service during 1951.
§ Mr. CallaghanIt is planned to bring forward 60 ships from reserve for service with the active Fleet in 1951: two destroyers: two frigates; three submarines; eight ocean and 22 other minesweepers; two fast minelayers and 21 smaller craft. In addition, one light fleet carrier, one destroyer, one landing ship (headquarters) and three A/S frigates will be brought forward for trials and training.
§ Sir R. RossWould it not be better to complete some of the new ships which have been uncompleted for so long rather than bring old ships back?
§ Mr. SpeakerThat does not arise out of this Question.