§ 55. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what further drafts of trainees from the Royal Navy will be sent to the United States of America for instruction in nuclear propulsion and of how many men will each consist.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingIt is anticipated that parties of about twelve trainees will be sent at six-monthly intervals until approximately mid-1961.
§ Mr. MallalieuMay we take it from that Answer that these men are being trained not only for the "Dreadnought" but for subsequent nuclear-propelled vessels as well?
§ Mr. Orr-EwingNo. I am afraid the hon. and learned Gentleman cannot take that from that Answer. These men are being trained for "Dreadnought".
§ Mr. J. DugdaleWill the Minister make quite certain that if they go to the United States, they do not come back with the wrong accent?
§ 56. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the plans for the construction of further nuclear-propelled vessels now that the work on "Dreadnought" has begun.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe matter is receiving consideration.