§ Kate HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the Royal Navy has for the future use of HMS Caroline; and if he will assess the advantages of converting it to a museum. [19560]
§ Mr. SpellarHMS Caroline will continue in use as the RN Reserve Training Centre (RTC) for the Belfast area for the foreseeable future. Consideration would be given to moving the Centre to a shore-based site if suitable accommodation could be identified, and if the requisite funding could be made available. The Ministry of Defence has no plans to assess the advantages of converting Caroline into a Museum.