§ Sir Ian Orr-Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of the forthcoming refit of H.M.S. "Eagle"; and when it will be completed.
§ Dr. David Owen:The essential repair work and minor improvements now being 520W carried out on H.M.S. "Eagle" at Devonport are expected to cost about £2 million. About one-third of this sum is related to the fixed overhead costs of running the dockyard. It is not normal practice to disclose planned completion dates of dockyard work.