HC Deb 26 May 1970 vol 801 c449W
Dr. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the number of ships in the active fleet and in reserve, respectively, during each of the past six years.

Dr. David Owen:

The following table shows the numbers down to and including submarines and minesweepers, but excluding survey ships and craft, and depot and support ships.

Operational, Training and Trials Reserve, long refit, conversion and modernization
1965 175 85
1966 178 76
1967 172 69
1968 166 60
1969 144 60
1970 143 38