HC Deb 03 May 2001 vol 367 cc718-9W
Mr. Quentin Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proceeds were derived from the disposal of HMS Beaver. [159720]

Dr. Moonie

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 4 April 2001,Official Report, column 199W. HMS Beaver has been sold to the commercial market as scrap. Receipts for the vessel were achieved by means of a sealed competitive tender and, given that other ships in this class may be offered to the commercial market, the actual price must remain "commercial-in-confidence" so as not to prejudice future activities.