§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the current cost per annum of maintaining HMS Renown; and if he will make a statement on her future; [2057]
(2) where HMS Renown is currently stationed. [2058]
§ Mr. SoamesThe cost of operating HMS Renown in 1994–95, the last year for which figures are available, was approximately £29 million. This figure includes the cost of manpower, maintenance and stores. Renown is no longer required to form part of our deterrent force and will in due course move from her current berth at Faslane to Rosyth to await decommissioning.
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