Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on HMS Fearless; and what plans he has to bring the ship back into service whilst the launch of HMS Albion is delayed. - Ref to 17 July 2002, 389 c275W and 2 July 2002, 388 c234W.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on HMS Fearless; and what plans he has to bring the ship back into service while the launch of HMS Albion is delayed. [71534] Dr. Moonie: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 July 2002, Official Report, column 275W, to the hon. Member for North Wiltshire (Mr. Gray), and on 2 July 2002, Official Report, column 234W, to the hon. Member for North Essex (Mr. Jenkin).

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