§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the forecast cost of the refit of HMS Chatham and its planned completion date; and if he will make a statement. [86385]
§ Mr. SpellarThe refit for HMS Chatham is due to be completed in late 1999, at a planned cost of £19.6 million. It is not possible to say whether additional unforeseen work, which may affect the final cost, will be required.