HC Deb 24 April 2001 vol 367 cc235-6W
Mr. Quentin Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Royal Navy personnel are tasked with the maintenance of HMS Valiant. [157739]

Mr. Spellar

HMS Valiant has currently 18 staff. Not only do the ship's staff carry out routine maintenance work and safety checks but they are also responsible for the continuous security of the submarine.

Mr. Quentin Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future role of HMS Valiant. [157738]

Mr. Spellar

HMS Valiant has been decommissioned from the Royal Navy and will be stored afloat at Devonport.

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