§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what time scale he has for the return to service of HMS Sovereign; of what other vessels the officer in command of HMS Sovereign is also in command; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyHMS Sovereign is expected to return to service in 1995. The refitting officer in command of HMS Sovereign is also in command of HMS Revenge while she, too, is in refit.