§ 85. Mr. Fisherasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what steps he proposes to take to increase the operational strength of aircraft carriers in the Royal Navy.
§ Mr. CallaghanTwo fleet carriers will become operational in 1951. One of them will be H.M.S. "Eagle," our newest and 155W most powerful ship in this Class. In addition, there will be a carrier employed in trials and training which would be immediately available in an emergency. The long-term building programme provides for one fleet carrier, H.M.S. "Ark Royal," and four light fleet carriers. The number in commission at any one time will, of course, depend on circumstances.