Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 3 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost of HMS `Brave' being held in extended readiness. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of HMS Brave being held in extended readiness. [101671] Mr. Spellar: HMS Brave entered extended readiness in April 1999. Since then, £0.38 million has been spent in keeping her in this state. This figure includes the cost of preparations for extended readiness and the cost of the tow from Devonport to Portsmouth. The estimated cost to hold her in extended readiness for the next year will be a further £0.4 million.

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