§ 17. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for Defence which of the aircraft carriers, commando carriers and cruisers, in the fleet and in reserve, were laid down more than 20 years ago.
§ Dr. David OwenAll of them, but the carriers have undergone major refits or conversions to fit them for further service and the cruisers joined the Fleet within the last 10 years. The assault ships, "Fearless" and "Intrepid", were laid down in 1962.