HC Deb 05 February 1962 vol 653 cc15-6W
Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what advice has been given by his Department to contract

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

These 100 vessels consist of 22 destroyers, 41 antisubmarine frigates, 2 dispatch vessels, 30 submarines and 5 seaward patrol craft.

In addition, aircraft carriers and the commando ship, with their antisubmarine helicopters, have considerable capability.