Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13th January, Official Report, 397 c403W, on HMS Nottingham, which Department of State is paying for the cost of transportation of HMS Nottingham on a heavy lift ship.

Answer: Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2003, Official Report, column 403W, on HMS Nottingham, which Department of State is paying for the cost of transportation of HMS Nottingham on a heavy lift ship. [93028] Mr. Ingram: I have been asked to reply. The cost of transporting HMS Nottingham back to the United Kingdom on a heavy lift ship will be met by the Ministry of Defence from within existing funds, and by flexing of priorities if necessary.

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