Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 January 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 14 January 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Royal Navy ships have been away from their base port in excess of 60 per cent. of the time, averaged over the past two years. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which Royal Navy ships have been away from their base port in excess of 60 per cent. of the time, averaged over the past two years. [26675] Mr. Ingram: [holding answer 11 January 2002]: Over the past two years, two ships have been deployed from their home bases for an average of more than 60 per cent. of the time. HMS Triumph, was deployed from her home base at Devonport for an average of 68 per cent. of the time; and HMS Lancaster was deployed from her home base at Portsmouth for an average of 64 per cent. of the time over the past two years.

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