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Written question asked by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 March 2024. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Queen Elizabeth: Fires

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the (a) damage caused and (b) injuries sustained by staff working on the HMS Queen Elizabeth as a result of the fire on 8 March 2024.

Answer

I can confirm that no injuries were sustained by staff working on the HMS Queen Elizabeth as a result of the fire on 8 March 2024. There was also no permanent damage caused and the fire will have no impact on HMS Queen Elizabeth’s current programme. An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire and this will seek to identify any appropriate lessons that can be implemented in future instances of this nature.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19716
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Damage Injuries Fires HMS Queen Elizabeth
Link
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