§ 55. Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has for fitting stabilisers to the minehunters at present in commission; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. David OwenMinehunters normally employed on fishery protection duties are fitted with stabilisers, but there are no plans to fit any more. A number of minesweepers are so fitted, and others will be fitted as convenient. Any further new mine countermeasures ship design will incorporate stabilisation.