§ Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Defence if any ships on the disposal list are being got ready to join the active fleet.
§ Mr. BlakerHM Ships "Londonderry" and "Falmouth" are being brought forward for operational duties. Consideration is being given to bringing forward other ships; these include HM Ships "Berwick" and "Tartar" referred to in the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Ashford (Mr. Speed) on 30 April.—[Vol. 22, c.385–7.]