HC Deb 06 April 1976 vol 909 c126W
32. Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what effect the intentions contained in the Government's recent White Paper will have on the size and functions of HMS "Fisgard" and HMS "Raleigh", Torpoint; and, in particular, what changes are envisaged in the number of military personnel and civilian staff employed at these establishments, respectively.

Mr. Judd

As announced in the White Paper, HMS "Ganges" new entry ratings training task is transferring to HMS "Raleigh" in May of this year. The complement of "Raleigh" will increase by 120 Royal Navy personnel and 21 civilians. HMS "Fisgard" will continue its present task of new entry and first year training for artificer apprentices.