HC Deb 15 April 1986 vol 95 cc379-80W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated time that it will take to repair the damage to HMS Illustrious following the recent fire.

Mr. Lee

On current information, the work should hopefully be completed towards the end of July.

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of the repair of the gearbox fire in HMS Illustrious.

Mr. Lee

Of the order of £4 million, on current information.