§ 54. Mr. Willisasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty to what extent he proposes to replace the existing fleet aircraft carriers.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingFour of our five operational carriers are comparatively new ships and the fifth, the "Victorious", was completely rebuilt a few years ago. They should all, therefore, be capable of playing a full part with the fleet until the 1970s. Nevertheless, we are considering the requirements of the ships which will succeed them.