§ Captain Kerbyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the final disposal of aircraft carriers, H.M.S. "Magnificent" and "Leviathan" has now been decided upon; to what foreign State H.M.S. "Magnificent" has already been on offer; and if he is satisfied with her state of maintenance whilst in reserve.
§ Mr. Orr-EwingThe answer to the first part of the Question is "No". Foreign countries have displayed interest in "Magnificent" but I am not at liberty to disclose which they were. I have no reason to be dissatisfied with the present condition of "Magnificent".