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Written question asked by Sandra Osborne (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when anti-submarine warfare operations will cease on a permanent basis from HMS Gannet.
Answer

Ms Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when anti-submarine warfare operations will cease on a permanent basis from HMS Gannet. [161020] Mr. Spellar: With effect from April 2002, HMS Gannet will cease to operate as a permanent base for anti-submarine warfare. From this date, it will be used as a forward operating base, activated as and when required, as well as a permanent base for search and rescue operations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c415W; 161020
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Antisubmarine warfare HMS Gannet
Link
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