H.M.S. "Weymouth", "Hastings" and "Fowey"(Completion)

HC Deb 07 February 1961 vol 634 cc36-7W

Captain Kerby

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty whether he is satisfied with the progress of construction of H.M. Frigates "Weymouth", "Hastings" and "Fowey"; and when it is hoped to complete these vessels.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing:

Yes. It was decided to delay these ships, which were originally of the Whitby Class, so that they could be completed as the first three ships of the Leander Class, a development of the Whitby design. They are due to complete in about two years' time.