Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 20 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which warships are in extended readiness; for how long each ship has been in extended readiness; what the levels of extended readiness are for warships; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which warships are in extended readiness; for how long each ship has been in extended readiness; what the levels of extended readiness are for warships; and if he will make a statement. [91030] Mr. Ingram: There are currently two Royal Navy warships being held in Extended Readiness, a single readiness state which is not further sub-divided: HMS Montrose, a Type 23 frigate, has been in extended readiness in Rosyth since September 2002, prior to an upkeep package in the dockyard. On current plans she is due to return to Fleet service in March 2004; HMS Bridport, a Sandown Class Mine Countermeasures Vessel, has been in extended readiness at Faslane since March 2002.

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