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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 5 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 October 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 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 send HMS Victorious to a location other than Plymouth for its refit; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to send HMS Victorious to a location other than Plymouth for its refit; and if he will make a statement. [190189] Mr. Ingram: There are no plans to refit HMS Victorious at a location other than Plymouth. It is our policy to refit warships in the United Kingdom and Devonport Dockyard has the only facilities capable of refitting and refuelling RN nuclear-powered submarines.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
425 c327W; 190189
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Plymouth Repairs and maintenance HMS Victorious
Link
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