§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department has spent at HMS Excellent in the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [155801]
§ Mr. SpellarThe operating and major works costs for HMS Excellent over the last five years are set out in the table:
£million Financial year Operating costs Major works costs 1995–96 14.304 3.617 1996–97 15.385 0.633 1997–98 16.408 0 1998–99 16.117 0 1999–2000 16.350 0