§ Sir Patrick Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether the RFA "Sir Galahad" is to be replaced:
(2) when the landing craft utility lost in the Falklands campaign is to be replaced.
§ Mr. Blaker:No final decisions have yet been taken on the best way to replace the ships lost in the South Atlantic. We are considering the way ahead in the light of our assessment of the experience gained during the Falklands campaign and will make an announcement in due course.