Dr. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the reason for, and the extent of the delay in, the completion of repairs to H.M.S. "Caprice" and her despatch on foreign service.
§ Mr. FoleyRepairs to H.M.S. "Caprice's" machinery system were completed as scheduled in July. Defects in other equipments arose during the subsequent sea trials and these have now been put right. H.M.S. "Caprice" rejoined the Western Fleet on 16th September and is available for service where required.