§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the average time spent at sea by a frigate in 1957, 1967 and 1977, respectively.
§ Mr. DuffyThe figures which follow show the average time spent at sea by frigates and destroyers in the Royal Navy. They take no account of ships in refit or 675W ships undergoing acceptance or post refit trials.
Year Average number of hours at sea per ship 1957 1,970 1967 2,760 1977 2,810