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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 29 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been carried out of the implications for the Royal Navy of the gap between the in-service date for HMS Daring and the phasing out of the Sea Harrier in 2006; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment has been carried out of the implications for the Royal Navy of the gap between the in-service date for HMS Daring and the phasing out of the Sea Harrier in 2006; and if he will make a statement. [201640] Mr. Ingram: An element of operational risk has been accepted, though a significant air defence capability will still be maintained.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
201640; 428 c912W
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Defence Deployment Navy Sea Harrier aircraft HMS Daring
Link
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