§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 16 December,Official Report, column 918, what communications he has had with his NATO counterparts relating to the operational status of HMS Intrepid; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyDetails of the operational status of all forces declared to NATO, which include HMS Intrepid, are made available to NATO, and to all NATO partners, on an annual basis.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 16 December,Official Report, column 918, what plans he has to return HMS Intrepid to operational status.
§ Mr. HanleyHMS Intrepid is at present held in a state of extended readiness at Portsmouth. On current plans, she would be returned to operational status only in the event of an emergency.