§ Mr. Farrasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to replace HMS "Endurance" as a naval survey vessel on duty in the South Atlantic with another suitable vessel when HMS "Endurance" is laid up in March.
§ Mr. JuddAs is usual, HMS "Endurance" is planned to leave the South Atlantic at the onset of the Antarctic winter. No decision has yet been taken about the ship's programme after that date.