HC Deb 20 July 1939 vol 350 cc752-3W
Mr. Boothby

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many battleships of the "Queen Elizabeth" class have already undergone large repairs; and when those now in dockyard hands will be completed?

Mr. Shakespeare

The present position concerning large repairs to "Queen Elizabeth" class ships is that "Barham," "Malaya" and "Warspite" have been completed. "Valiant" and "Queen Elizabeth" are at present in hand for large repairs, modernisation and re-engining, and work on them will be completed as soon as possible.