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Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 January 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Joint Casualty Treatment Ship

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Joint Casualty Treatment Ship programme.
Answer

The Joint Casualty Treatment Ship programme aims to deliver a ship-borne medical facility broadly similar in scope to a field hospital, capable of treating a full range of casualties, whether from sea, land or air environments. It is intended to replace the capability currently provided by RFA Argus. A review of the programme is currently taking place which will inform the requirement further.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44175; 441 c2127W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Hospital ships
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk