Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost and timescale for the Service Life Extension Programme for (a) `Sir Belvidere', (b) `Sir Geraint' and (c) `Sir Percivale'; and when contracts will be let.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost and timescale for the Service Life Extension Programme for (a) Sir Bedivere, (b) Sir Geraint and (c) Sir Percivale; and when contracts will be let. [85956] Mr. Spellar: The Ship Life Extension Programme of RFA Sir Bedivere started in November 1994 and completed in June 1998, at a cost of £68.8 million. In the light of experience gained from this work, the decision was taken not to pursue similar life extension programmes on either RFA Sir Geraint or on RFA Sir Percivale. It is planned that these two vessels will be replaced by new ships in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85956; 332 c214W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Costs Repairs and maintenance Shipbuilding Warships RFA Sir Bedivere RFA Sir Geraint RFA Sir Percivale