Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 September 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 September 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 September 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the response by Navy Command Headquarters to a member of the public on 12 February, what new studies in the Ministry of Defence have superseded the statement made in that response that the operational capabilities of both Diligence, as the operational maintenance and repair ship, and Argus, as the primary casualty receiving facility with aviation training capability, are "invaluable to the support of the Royal Navy".
- Answer
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It was stated in the letter to which the noble Lord refers that Navy Command was actively considering the out of service dates for both RFA DILIGENCE and RFA ARGUS, as well as the replacement capability. As a result of those considerations, and taking into account DILIGENCE's age and increasing obsolescence, it was concluded that retaining her in service would no longer represent good value for money to the taxpayer, and the decision was taken to retire her early.
This decision does not detract from the invaluable service that DILIGENCE has provided for over 30 years.
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- HL1662
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- 2016-17
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- RFA Diligence RFA Argus
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