§ Captain Kerbyasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty whether he is satisfied that the novel type of propulsion machinery to be fitted in the "County" class destroyers and "Ashanti" class frigates will not unduly delay the completion of these vessels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingYes. Major components of the main machinery are already on board the guided missile destroyer H.M.S. "Devonshire", first of the "County" class, and completion of 125W this installation is proceeding in parallel with other fitting-out work. All main machinery is on board H.M.S. "Ashanti", first of the "Tribal" class frigates, and we hope to carry out running trials later this year.