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Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 March 2010. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Devonport Naval Base

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the role of HM Naval Base Devonport in warship maintenance and repair.
Answer

On 6 May 2009, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence confirmed that all three naval bases, at Devonport, Portsmouth and on the Clyde, have strong futures and will continue to play a vital role in supporting the Royal Navy. Devonport will retain and enhance its position as the centre of excellence for surface ship and submarine deep maintenance (upkeep) activity. In addition, it will undertake Fleet Time Engineering support for base-ported ships and for visiting sea training vessels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c637W; 324466
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Devonport Dockyard
Link
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