HC Deb 26 February 1953 vol 511 cc238-9W
95. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether H.M.S. "Formidable "has yet been sold.

Commander Noble

H.M.S. "Formidable "is being handed over to the Ministry of Supply. She is at present at Portsmouth, having some of her equipment removed. I expect that she will be ready for towing to a shipbreaker's yard within the next few weeks.

96. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what future is intended for H.M.S. "Campania."

Commander Noble

H.M.S. "Campania" is being laid up at Sheerness.