§ 37. Mr. Dugdaleasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty why tit has been decided to scrap the cruiser H.M.S. "Belfast".
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe right hon. Gentleman is mistaken. H.M.S. "Belfast" is not being scrapped but is to be placed in reserve and will, I hope, remain available for a number of years for service with the Royal Navy.
§ Mr. DugdaleI am very glad that the hon. Gentleman has made this statement which publicly contradicts the statement in The Times.
§ Mr. Orr-EwingLike my right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence, I am not responsible for all that appears in The Times.