§ Mr. Ogdenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the average time at sea, and the average time away from the United Kingdom, of the Royal naval ships which comprised the British task force in the recent hostilities in the South-West Atlantic.
§ Mr. BlakerThe average time away from the United Kingdom of those of Her Majesty's ships which have so far returned to the United Kingdom is three months and 19 days. In this instance there is no practical difference between time at sea and time away from the United Kingdom.