HC Deb 06 February 1995 vol 254 cc36-7W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for HMS Andromeda; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

It is planned to sell HMS Andromeda and initial negotiations, by the Disposal Sales Agency with a friendly overseas navy, are in train. It is not our practice to discuss details of such negotiations in the interests of customer confidentiality.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the last refit of HMS Andromeda took place; and what was its cots.

Mr. Freeman

The last refit of HMS Andromeda was undertaken between August 1990 and December 1991 at a total cost of some £27 million.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent valuations have been placed on HMS Andromeda.

Mr. Freeman

Valuations of HMS Andromeda form part of the negotiations being considered on her sale. It is not our practice to discuss details of such negotiations in the interests of customer confidentiality.