Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 29 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 5 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the location is of (a) HMS Ark Royal, (b) HMS Illustrious, (c) HMS Invincible and (d) HMS Ocean; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the location is of (a) HMS Ark Royal, (b) HMS Illustrious, (c) HMS Invincible and (d) HMS Ocean; and if he will make a statement. [85360] Mr. Ingram: The information is as follows: HMS Ark Royal is the current Fleet Flagship and is alongside in Portsmouth undergoing routine maintenance prior to her next deployment in February 2003. HMS Illustrious is in Rosyth undertaking a refit which is due to complete in early 2005. HMS Invincible is in Rosyth undertaking a refit which is due to complete in late spring 2003. HMS Ocean is in Devonport undertaking repairs following her Docking period in Portsmouth. She is expected to return to Fleet time this month.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85360; 395 c934W;395 c932W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Deployment Location Warships HMS Ocean HMS Ark Royal HMS Illustrious HMS Invincible
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