HC Deb 14 February 1968 vol 758 c353W
Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to increase the number of ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Mr. Mason:

We are now examining the future role of the Navy's support ships. including Royal Fleet Auxiliaries, in the context of reduced commitments overseas. Our plans regarding the number of these ships will he developed in the light of these studies.