58. Dr. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Defence what works have been carried out on the uncompleted aircraft carrier "Leviathan" since 1st October, 1964; for what purposes; with what effect; and what are the present state of this vessel and the future utilisation.
§ Mr. MasonBoilers and ancillary machinery from "Leviathan" have been sold to the Royal Netherlands Navy, and some material and stores have been removed for use by the Royal Navy. The ship is now lying in an unmaintained state at Fareham Lake and she will be scrapped next spring unless a firm and acceptable offer to purchase her is made in the meantime.