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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, what plans he has to transfer (a) HMS Newcastle, (b) HMS Cardiff and (c) HMS Glasgow to an overseas navy.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to transfer (a) HMS Newcastle, (b) HMS Cardiff and (c) HMS Glasgow to an overseas navy. [194470] Mr. Ingram: There are currently no plans to transfer HMS Newcastle and HMS Glasgow to an overseas navy. The Ministry of Defence's Disposal Services Agency (DSA) will investigate the possibility of a commercial sale. The disposal route for HMS Cardiff is yet to be agreed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c109W; 194470
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Decommissioning Navy Warships HMS Glasgow HMS Newcastle HMS Cardiff
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk