Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 February 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 February 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason HMS Invincible and HMS Illustrious are in extended readiness and refit simultaneously.
- Answer
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Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reason HMS Invincible and HMS Illustrious are in extended readiness and refit simultaneously. [94556] Mr. Ingram: Neither HMS Invincible nor HMS Illustrious are currently in extended readiness. HMS Invincible is nearing completion of her refit at Rosyth and, following sea trials, is planned to return to the Fleet in May 2003. HMS Illustrious commenced her refit at Rosyth in Mid November 2002. These refits are part of the planned maintenance cycle for aircraft carriers. The short overlap is operationally manageable.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 94556; 399 c170W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Repairs and maintenance Aircraft carriers HMS Illustrious HMS Invincible
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