Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the programme is for the disposal of HMS Sheffield; and what revenue has been or is expected to be raised by her disposal.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the programme is for the disposal of HMS Sheffield; and what revenue has been or is expected to be raised by her disposal. [91220] Mr. Ingram: The final disposal programme and therefore subsequent revenue relating to HMS Sheffield have yet to be determined. However, I can confirm that Government-to-Government discussions are in progress with a potential customer. It is not our practice to provide details of current and sensitive disposal sales discussions and I am therefore withholding that information in accordance with Exemption 1 (International Relations) and Exemption 13 (Third Party's Commercial Confidences) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

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