HC Deb 21 July 1965 vol 716 c219W
Commander Courtney

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present state of the hull and engines of H.M.S. "Leviathan"; and what would be the cost of completing this vessel for service with the Fleet as a commando ship.

Mr. Mayhew

"Leviathan" has been laid up half-built since 1946, and has been on the scrap list since 1961. I could not say without a proper survey what it would cost to complete her as a commando ship but clearly it would be a great deal.