HC Deb 20 February 1973 vol 851 cc47-8W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Minister of State for Defence how many of Her Majesty's ships have been scrapped since 1970; and how many have been sold to other countries.

Mr. Buck

During the period 1st January 1970 to 31st January 1973 approval was granted for the disposal of 36 of Her Majesty's Ships by scrapping. Some of these are being retained as a source of spares for other ships while others are available for sale in a demilitarised state. Three Ton class minesweepers and one Daring class destroyer have been sold to other countries during the same period.