Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his assessment is of (a) the damage to and (b) the period needed for repairs to HMS Fearless.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his assessment is of (a) the damage to and (b) the period needed for repairs to HMS Fearless. [137910] Mr. Spellar: HMS Fearless sustained fire damage to her After Machinery Space. The full extent of the damage will not be known until detailed surveys, which are currently under way, have been completed. It is planned that repairs will be undertaken during a programmed maintenance period at Fleet Support Ltd., Portsmouth, commencing in December. However, until the full extent of the damage is assessed the period needed to complete the repairs cannot be given.

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