Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 16 February 1949.
Sir Edward Keeling
, Twickenham
12:00,
16 February 1949
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he can make a statement about the future of H.M.S. "Implacable," which as a French 74-gun ship of the line engaged H.M.S. "Victory" at Trafalgar, was captured a few days later, and is the only man-of-war except H.M.S. "Victory" which fought at Trafalgar and is still in existence.
Mr Walter Edwards
, Stepney Whitechapel and St George's
The possibility is being examined of preserving this ship at Greenwich as part of a development scheme prepared by the London County Council.
Mr Emrys Hughes
, South Ayrshire
In view of the very serious shortage of firewood in France, would it not be possible to send—
Mr Douglas Clifton Brown
, Hexham
Mr. Austin.
