§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many naval vessels have been sold in the last five years; and what records are retained. [55166]
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§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 9 May 2002]: 103 surplus former Naval vessels have been sold in the last five years via the Ministry of Defence's Disposal Services Agency (DSA). This figure includes named capital ships, minor vessels and marine support vessels. Detailed records for the last five years of all surplus transactions are retained by the DSA. There was also one Upholder Submarine sold during this period. This was the responsibility of the MOD's Upholder Programme and records would be retained by that MOD branch.