Written question asked by Baroness Noakes (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 January 2005. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 27 January 2005.

Bach, Lord

Question: Whether it is correct, as reported in La Tribune de Courchevel, that the Royal Navy is holding ski and snowboard championships in Les Menuires, France, in January attended by 1,300 people; and, if so (a) what is the purpose of the Royal Navy being involved in skiing and snowboarding; (b) what is the cost to public funds of the championships; and (c) how many of the attendees will be paid for by public funds, and on what basis. [HL 653]. - Including figures.

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