Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who was responsible for the cost of the (a) refit, (b) maintenance and (c) crew training for HMS Upholder.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who was responsible for the cost of the (a) refit, (b) maintenance and (c) crew training for HMS Upholder. [194468] Mr. Ingram: Prior to the handover to, and acceptance by Canada of, the Upholder Class Submarines, the Defence Procurement Agency was responsible for the costs of the reactivation (refurbishment) and maintenance of the submarines. Shore training associated with the lease of the submarines to Canada was covered in a separate contract between BAE Systems and Canada. To oversee the shore training, the Ministry of Defence created a specialist team that also provided further onboard training under a Memorandum of Understanding with Canada.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c108W; 194468
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Costs Canada Leasehold Training Repairs and maintenance Submarines
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