HC Deb 25 February 1993 vol 219 cc717-8W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when HMS Challenger last underwent a refit.

Mr. Aitken

HMS Challenger has never undergone a refit. Its last repair period was for docking and essential defects during the period April 1990 to July 1990.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence where the most recent refit of HMS Challenger was carried out; and what it cost.

Mr. Aitken

HMS Challenger has never undergone a refit.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for HMS Challenger in the future.

Mr. Aitken

HMS Challenger has no further operational role in the Royal Navy. Efforts to sell the ship continue.