Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 February 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 February 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 28th January, 398 c747W, on HMS Nottingham, how the cost of transportation will be funded from existing funds; and what commitments are to be cut as a result. (Incorrectly printed in Daily Part as Kate Hoey asking question).

Answer: Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 28 January 2003, Official Report, column 747W, on HMS Nottingham, how the cost of transportation will be funded from existing funds; and what commitments are to be cut as a result. [96210] Mr. Ingram: The cost of transporting HMS Nottingham back to the United Kingdom is expected to be funded from the Department's budget for defence- related maritime salvage and recovery activities. There are no plans to cut any commitments.

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