§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what renovations are under way on HMS Coventry; what the cost of the renovations is; what plans the Royal Navy has for HMS Coventry over the next three years; and if he will make a statement. [140740]
§ Mr. SpellarThere are no renovations currently under way on HMS Coventry. Her last docking period was undertaken earlier this year, at a cost of about £5.5 million, to ensure she will be available for operational duties until she is due to be withdrawn from service in late 2001. Following her naval decommissioning, HMS Coventry will be available for disposal.