§ Mr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary' of State for Defence how much has been spent in maintaining HMS Intrepid in her current condition; and what time period would be required to bring the vessel into operational capability in an emergency. [14281]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotHMS Intrepid is currently undergoing a maintenance period, the total estimated cost of which is £8 million. Operational readiness states of Her Majesty's ships are classified.