§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence why the wiring of H.M.S. "Delight" has deteriorated to such an extent that he has ordered her scrapping.
§ Dr. David OwenH.M.S. "Delight" has been placed on the scrap list because, with a reducing Fleet, no further rôle for her could be foreseen. This decision had nothing to do with any deterioration of her wiring.