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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 June 2011. It was answered by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Friday, 10 June 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Protector

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost to the public purse has been of refitting HMS Protector; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

On 22 March 2011 the Department signed a contract, worth £26 million, for an interim replacement Ice Patrol Ship, which has been named HMS Protector, In addition, the Department is spending approximately £3.2 million converting her for Royal Navy use, including fitting military task equipment such as survey boats and communications equipment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58706; 529 c538W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
HMS Protector
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk