§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Defence what work is now being undertaken by naval personnel at the Gibraltar dockyard base following recent completion of a frigate refit and in view of the fact that no other ships are at the base for refit or major repairs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BlakerThe naval personnel associated with refitting work in Gibraltar will assist with preparatory work prior to the frigate rejoining the Fleet, and also with the work being undertaken on a current and a future mine countermeasures vessel refit.