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Ministry of Defence

Answer

Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what quantities of (a) oil, (b) oily ballast water, (c) asbestos, (d) polychlorinated biphenyl, (e) biohazards, (f) ozone-depleting substances, (g) mercury, (h) cadmium and (i) chromium and lead- based paints are present on Her Majesty's ships (i) Fearless, (ii) Intrepid, (iii) Brave, (iv) Boxer, (v) Rame Head and (vi) RFA Sir Geraint; and if he will make a statement. [139161] Mr. Ingram: Information is not held in the format requested for all of the vessels. However, the following substances have been identified on Intrepid in preparation for her sale: (a) Residual diesel fuel in pipes and systems--estimated 4,000 litres. Residual mineral oil in sumps and pipework--estimated 2,000 litres; (b) Oily ballast water--all tanks cleaned and flushed with water; (c) Asbestos--up to an estimated 40 tons; (d) Polychlorinated biphenyl/triphenyl (PCB/PCT)--trace; no liquid PCB; (e) Biohazards--none identified; (f) Ozone-depleting substances--all main refrigerant gases removed; balance to be removed before disposal; (g) Mercury--none known; (h) Cadmium--minimal (plating on fastenings); (i) Chromium and lead-based paints--not known. HMS Fearless is the sister-ship to HMS Intrepid and she is similar in every respect.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

139161; 413 c966-7W

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Hazardous substances Warships HMS Intrepid HMS Fearless RFA Sir Geraint HMS Boxer HMS Brave HMS Rame Head

Link

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