§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Defence when a final decision is to be made on the future of H.M.S. "Condor"; what representations he has received on this matter; what persons or bodies he intends to consult and when; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. David OwenA statement on the future of all Fleet Air Arm stations will be included in the Defence White Paper to be issued in February. All interested Government Departments have been consulted and the regional and local employment considerations have been fully taken into account.
Representations concerning H.M.S. "Condor's" future have been received from Members of Parliament, local authorities and trade unions.