§ 85. Mr. Callaghanasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what ships he proposes to dispose of shortly; and what others will be taking their place.
§ Commander NobleA cruiser, a destroyer, nine frigates and two ocean minesweepers will be scrapped shortly. My right hon. Friend's explanatory statement on the Navy Estimates, 1955–56, contains a list of ships under construction on 31st March this year, which includes three cruisers, twenty-six frigates and a large number of coastal and inshore minesweepers.