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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2008. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment: Corrosion

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment his Department has made of the costs of corrosion of equipment in the armed forces in each of the last three years.
Answer

The detection, prevention and rectification of corrosion are routine maintenance requirements for all ships, aircraft and land vehicles. The costs of such activity cannot be specifically isolated and are not, therefore, held centrally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
485 c965-6W; 243256
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Defence equipment Corrosion
Link
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