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Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Monday, 1 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 8 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his deployment plans are for HMS Boxer and HMS Brave.
Answer

Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his deployment plans are for HMS Boxer and HMS Brave. [66761] Mr. Ingram: HMS Boxer and HMS Brave are currently moored at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth. The ships have been de-equipped to an unclassified status and all stores have been removed. As part of the disposal process, significant quantities of material have been returned to Ministry of Defence stores to assist with fulfilling fleet shortage requirements. The platforms are designated for CINCFLEET High Seas Firing (i.e. Hulk Targets) in 2003-05.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66761; 388 c710W;388 c713W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Decommissioning Warships HMS Boxer HMS Brave
Link
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