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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason HMS Marlborough and HMS Northumberland have been withdrawn from the Joint Maritime Course off Scotland.
Answer

Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reason HMS Marlborough and HMS Northumberland have been withdrawn from the Joint Maritime Course off Scotland. [78658] Mr. Ingram:: HMS Marlborough and HMS Northumberland have not been withdrawn from the Joint Maritime Course. HMS Marlborough is currently taking part in this training. HMS Northumberland was not scheduled to take part in the Course. She is undertaking safety training prior to her planned period of Operational Sea Training which begins in early November.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78658; 391 c883W;391 c893W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Deployment Scotland Warships HMS Northumberland HMS Marlborough
Link
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