Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether funding is available to undertake the transfer of HM naval bases to the three bidding contractors under the Warship Modernisation Project; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether funding is available to undertake the transfer of HM naval bases to the three bidding contractors under the Warship Modernisation Project; and if he will make a statement. [44736] Mr. Ingram: Should partnering proceed, we would not be transferring the ownership of the Naval Bases. They would remain within the control and ownership of the Ministry of Defence. We would be transferring only the delivery of certain outputs of the Naval Bases to the potential partners. Any costs arising from this would be funded from existing provision.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 44736; 382 c321W;382 c319W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Contracts Property transfer Navy Military bases Modernisation Repairs and maintenance Shipbuilding Warships
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk