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Written question asked by Bruce George (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long HMS `Invincible' will remain in the Mediterranean.
Answer

Mr. Bruce George: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how long HMS Invincible will remain in the Mediterranean. [21010] Mr. George Robertson: The issue of UNSCOM access to Iraqi facilities is not yet resolved and we need to maintain vigilance. HMS Invincible and her detachment of RAF Harriers, together with the RFA Fort Victoria, will remain in the Mediterranean until further notice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21010; 303 c279W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Iraq Harrier aircraft Mediterranean region HMS Invincible