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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Thursday, 14 July 2005.


HMS ““Invincible””

Question
What impact the early decommissioning of HMS ““Invincible”” will have on the operational capability of the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces.
Answer

My Lords, although HMS ““Invincible”” will be placed into very low readiness later this year, she will remain available to the Royal Navy until she is withdrawn from service in 2010. This measure has long been planned and in no way jeopardises the Navy’s current operational commitments.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
673 c1216-7 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Decommissioning Deployment Navy Aircraft carriers HMS Invincible
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk