HC Deb 18 January 1967 vol 739 cc65-6W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what future rôle is envisaged for the cruisers H.M.S. "Tiger", "Blake" and "Lion".

Mr. Foley

After conversion the main rôle of these ships will be to deploy the Wessex and later the new Sea King antisubmarine helicopters which are now being developed for the Royal Navy. They will also provide command facilities.

Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of the refitting of the cruiser H.M.S. "Blake"; and when she will be ready for service.

Mr. Foley

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my hon. Friend gave the House on 29th November.—[Vol. 737, c.73.]

Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if it is still intended to refit the cruiser H.M.S. "Lion"; what the estimated cost will be; and when the work will start.

Mr. Foley

We have not yet decided when H.M.S. "Lion" will start her refit and conversion. The work is likely to cost about the same as that in H.M.S. "Blake".