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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 June 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in securing the retention of HMS Caroline in Belfast once decommissioned by the Royal Navy.
Answer

Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made in securing the retention of HMS Caroline in Belfast once decommissioned by the Royal Navy. [178548] Mr. Caplin: After consideration by the Ministry of Defence, it has been decided to retain HMS Caroline for the foreseeable future as the RN Reserve Training Centre in Belfast. HMS Caroline will remain under the ownership of the Warship Support Agency who fund the maintenance of the ship.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178548; 422 c810W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Belfast Training Reserve forces Warships Warship Support Agency HMS Caroline
Link
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