HC Deb 05 July 1982 vol 27 c38W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) Royal Navy ships, excluding submarines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries, (b) submarines, (c) Sea Harrier aircraft, (d) assault helicopters and (e) Royal Marine commandos there are in, or available to, Her Majesty's forces at present; and what was the figure in May 1979.

Mr. Blaker

The information requested is set out in the following table:

At present In May 1979
Royal Navy Ships—excluding submarines and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries 139 154
Submarines 31 30
Sea Harrier Aircraft 25 4
Naval Assault helicopters 84 85
Royal Marine Commandos 3 4

Note: The figures for ships and aircraft include those in reserve, engaged in trials or training, or in refit.