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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether HMS Bridport has been placed in (a) reserve and (b) extended readiness.
Answer

Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether HMS Bridport has been placed in (a) reserve and (b) extended readiness. [143258] Mr. Ingram: The terms `in reserve' and `extended readiness' are broadly similar, although the latter is in more common usage and describes the very low level readiness state in which HMS Bridport is currently held.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143258; 415 c573W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Deployment Warships HMS Bridport
Link
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