HC Deb 24 February 1984 vol 54 c663W
Mr. Speed

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the net additions to or subtractions from the fleet, namely, new ships commissioned less ships being sold, scrapped or put on disposal lists, for cruisers, destroyers and frigates, respectively, for 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983; and what is his estimate for 1984.

Mr. Stanley

I shall answer shortly.