§ 33. Mr. Dixonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many frigates and destroyers there will be in active service after 1985 on present Government plans.
§ Mr. BlakerOur longer term plans envisage a force level of about 50 destroyers and frigates. Decisions about the balance between front-line ships and those in the standby squadron will be taken later in the light of our requirements and of available resources.