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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 June 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Thursday, 24 June 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the short-term and long-term future of (a) HMS `Birmingham' and (b) HMS `London'; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the short-term and long-term future of (a) HMS Birmingham and (b) HMS London; and if he will make a statement. [86374] Mr. Doug Henderson: HMS London was decommissioned earlier this month. HMS Birmingham is currently on operational duty and is expected to be decommissioned later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86374; 333 c450W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
HMS Birmingham