§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the latest planned date for HMS "Swiftsure" to complete refuelling and refit and to rejoin the Fleet; and on what date she entered Devonport.
§ Mr. BlakerHMS "Swiftsure" entered Devonport in January 1979. It is not our usual practice to reveal details of Fleet or ship movements, but the refit is expected to be completed in the second half of next year.