§ Mr. DouglasTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give the total cost involved in the construction, repair, renewal and redesign of HMS Challenger at current market prices and the anticipated reserve price proposed for the vessel at this period.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThe total project acquisition cost of HMS Challenger, together with the cost of the two docking periods which she has undergone is some £240 million at 1990–91 prices. The arrangements for the sale of the vessel are commercially confidential.