HC Deb 01 February 1949 vol 460 c225W
Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty which is the fleet carrier which it has been announced may be joining the Home Fleet in March.

Mr. W. Edwards

H.M.S. "Implacable."

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many destroyers apart from those attendant upon the aircraft carrier, and how many submarines will be taking part in the Spring Cruise of the Home Fleet.

Mr. W. Edwards

Six destroyers and two submarines sailed with the Home Fleet on 31st January. Three more destroyers will join the Fleet at Gibraltar on completion of refits.