Mr. Wall askedthe Secretary of State for Defence what are the names of the warships that are due to be scrapped during 1964–65.
§ Mr. MayhewI assume that the hon. Member wants a breakdown of the information I gave in reply to the hon. Member for Woolwich, West (Mr. Hamling) on the ships which have been approved for scrapping during 1964–65. The actual scrapping follows as quickly as possible after the approval but not necessarily in the same financial year. The names are
1 Cruiser—H.M.S. "Gambia".7 Destroyers—H.M. Ships "Dunkirk", "Armada", "Barfleur" "Finisterre", "Lagos", "Chequers" and "Chevron".8 Frigates—H.M. Ships "Rocket", "Undine", "Venus", "Orwell", "Tumult", "Roebuck", "Tuscan" and "Petard".1 Dispatch Vessel—H.M.S. "Surprise".7 Ocean Minesweepers—H.M. Ships "Espiegle", "Mutine", "Pluto", "Circe", "Niger", "Recruit" and "Waterwitch".8 Inshore Minesweepers—H.M. Ships "Cobham", "Damerham", "Darsham", "Davenham", "Glentham", "Hovingham", "Brinkley" and "Brenchley".1 Fleet Maintenance Ship—H.M.S. "Ausonia".1 Minesweeper Support Ship—H.M.S. "Woodbridge Haven".1 Landing Ship, Tank—H.M.S. "Ben Nevis".3 Landing Craft, Tank—H.M. Ships "Buttress", "Sallyport", "Redoubt".3 Survey Ships—H.M. Ships "Shackleton", "Cook" and "Scott".2 Submarines—H.M. Ships "Excalibur" and "Aurochs".1 Submarine Tender—H.M.S. "Minstrel".