§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the recent operating problems with HMS Invincible.
§ Mr. StanleyDespite repair work undertaken in Singapore, HMS Invincible had continued to experience problems with her port shaft. The cause is not yet certain and a full investigation will be undertaken during the ships programmed maintenance period in dock which will start on 5 April.