§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has for the modernisation and expansion of HMS "Fisgard", near Torpoint; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SpeedThe future of HMS "Fisgard" has been under consideration for some time. It has now been decided to retain its task at Torpoint. Modernisation of the establishment has been proposed and work will begin as soon as funds are available. This is unlikely, however, to be before the late 1980s.