HC Deb 27 March 1991 vol 188 c478W
Sir Geoffrey Finsherg

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made with regard to the programming and design for the replacement of HMS Endurance; when the relevant studies commenced; and when is it expected that a definitive conclusion will be reached.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

Studies into the requirement for replacing HMS Endurance commenced last year and are continuing.