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Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Patrol Craft: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of his Department’s Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, HC1468, published in July 2023, for what reason there was constructive loss relating to patrol craft.

Answer

It should be noted that write off assets are not cash losses and do not represent a cost to the Department.

This constructive loss refers to two second hand patrol craft purchased in financial year 2016-17 for the use of the Gibraltar Defence Police. The craft were procured in consultation with the Police and tested in UK waters but, when they reached Gibraltar, they were found to be too unstable for use in in the Straits of Gibraltar where high sea states are common. After due consideration, two of them were transferred to the Defence Equipment Sales Authority for disposal.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15023
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Finance Patrol craft
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