HC Deb 03 December 1992 vol 215 c364W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total cost to date of Challenger; and if he will report on progress with regard to the sale of this vessel.

Mr. Aitken

The 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 marketing of the ship continues.