HC Deb 08 December 1981 vol 14 cc355-6W
33. Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many ships of the Royal Navy are to be retired from the active fleet before the end of their planned life following decisions announced in June 1981.

Mr. Blaker

I have nothing to add to the statements on this subject in paragraph 27–31 of Cmnd. 8288.