§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) aircraft carriers, (b) cruisers, (c) destroyers,(d) frigates and (e) mine-sweepers have been in operation with the Royal Navy in each of the last 25 years; and if he will make a statement. [18806]
§ Mr. IngramThe numbers of(a) aircraft carriers, (b) cruisers, (c) destroyers, (d) frigates and (e) minesweepers that have been in operation with the Royal Navy, for this year and in each of the past 25 years is as follows:
Aircraft carriers1 Cruisers Destroyers Frigates Mine Counter measures vessels2 2001 3 0 8 18 19 2000 3 0 10 20 20 1999 3 0 10 22 18 1998 3 0 10 20 16 1997 2 0 10 19 16 1996 2 0 10 22 16 1995 2 0 10 20 18 1994 3 0 10 22 18 1993 2 0 11 27 30 1992 2 0 11 32 31 1991 2 0 10 31 35 1990 2 0 12 31 37 1989 3 0 11 30 36 1988 2 0 11 31 35 1987 2 0 13 33 36 1986 3 0 13 34 39 1985 2 0 12 34 32 1984 3 0 13 39 34 1983 3 0 13 42 34 1982 2 0 11 38 31 1981 2 0 12 35 30 1980 2 0 10 38 34 1979 2 1 10 42 35 1978 3 2 10 43 34 1977 2 2 8 40 34 1976 2 1 8 46 37 1975 3 2 10 47 40 1 Aircraft Carriers include Commando Carriers and the Landing Platform Helicopter. 2 Mine Counter measures vessels incorporates Minesweepers and Minehunters. Note:
Ships 'in operation' include those that were operational or engaged in preparing for service, trials or training as at 1 April in each year, but does not include ships in refit or those held at extended readiness.