HC Deb 15 March 1960 vol 619 c91W
Mr. Iremonger

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what yards were carried by H.M.S. "Discovery" when she sailed to the Antarctic with Captain Scott; whether he will arrange to provide, ship and rig such yards in the course of the vessel's forthcoming refit; and what the cost will be.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

H.M.S. "Discovery" carried the yards of a barque in her visits to the Antarctic. I regret to say that we cannot agree to spend the several thousand pounds extra which would be needed to restore these yards.