§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the detailed disposal programme for Royal Navy vessels up to the end of 2007. [HL4513]
§ Lord BachOn current plans, the fleet ships and submarines listed will reach the end of their service lives on the following dates and will then be disposed of:
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Vessel Type Decommissioning Date Attack Submarines: HMS "Spartan" 2006 HMS "Sovereign" 2006 Type 42 Batch 1 HMS "Cardiff" 2005 Destoyers: HMS "Glasgow" 2005 HMS "Newcastle" 2005
Vessel Type Decommissioning Date Type 23 Frigates: HMS "Norfolk" 2005 HMS "Marlborough" 2005 HMS "Grafton" 2006 Mine Counter Measure HMS "Sandown" 2005 Vessels: HMS "Inverness" 2005 Northern Ireland HMS "Cottesmore" 2006 Patrol Vessels: HMS "Brecon" 2007 HMS "Dulverton" 2007 Auxiliary Oiler: RFA "Grey Rover" 2007 Landing Ship Logistics: RFA "Sir Percivale" 2005 RFA "Sir Tristram" 2006 RFA "Sir Galahad" 2006 Inshore Survey HMS "Gleaner" 2007
§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the detailed disposal programme for Royal Navy aircraft up to the end of 2007. [HL4514]
§ Lord BachThere are no plans to dispose of Royal Navy fixed-wing aircraft in the period up to the end of 2007. The Sea Harrier FA2 aircraft, which form part of joint force Harrier and come under the command and control of RAF strike command, will be withdrawn from service by 31 March 2006 and will be available subsequently for disposal.
§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the detailed disposal programme for Royal Navy helicopters up to the end of 2007. [HL4515]
§ Lord BachThe only planned disposal of Royal Navy helicopters between now and the end of 2007 are the withdrawal from service of the remaining two Sea King Mk6 aircraft. This will take place by March 2006.