Mr. Buchanasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give details of the improvements he intends to make in living conditions in H.M.S. "Ark Royal"; and if he is satisfied with the condition of the boilers and the safety conditions of the men in the boiler room.
§ Mr. MayhewWe have not yet worked out in detail the improvements to living conditions to be made during "Ark Royal's" next refit, but these will certainly include extensive additions to the air-conditioning. The boilers, like all those in H.M. ships, are regularly tested and examined to ensure that they are sound and that the men in the boiler room are not in danger.