Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what items have been taken from HMS Intrepid and used to replace equipment on HMS Fearless. - Includes fact that will write with a list.

Answer: Mr. Quentin Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what items have been taken from HMS Intrepid and used to replace equipment on HMS Fearless. [159714] Mr. Spellar: Since early 1998, numerous have been removed from HMS Intrepid and used to replace equipment on HMS Fearless. I will write to the hon. Member with a list of those items and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House. HMS Intrepid is held at a low readiness state commensurate with force levels endorsed within the Strategic Defence Review. All the items that have been removed could be refurbished or replaced and she could, if necessary, be returned to operational service within the readiness profile agreed in the Strategic Defence Review process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c721W; 159714
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Repairs and maintenance Shipbuilding Warships HMS Intrepid HMS Fearless
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