§ 39. Dame Joan Vickersasked the Minister of State for Defence what action is being taken in regard to H.M.S. "Blake" in order to ensure that she can return to her rôle as a major helicopter carrier and spend less time out of service.
§ Mr. KirkH.M.S. "Blake" is currently in hand at Portsmouth for docking and essential maintenance which is planned to be completed by June.