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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 May 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2021. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


St Vincent and the Grenadines: Volcanoes

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government (1) in what location, and (2) at what notice, was HMS Medway when the volcano erupted in St Vincent on 9 and 12 April.

Answer

Between 9 and 12 April HMS Medway was at Naval Station Mayport, United States, undergoing unscheduled repair work for hull damage sustained from a tug during a berthing incident. As a result, she was not available for tasking.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL116
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Volcanoes St Vincent and the Grenadines HMS Medway
Link
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