§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reasons HMS Triumph is being put into extended readiness in 2004; and how many fleet submarines will be operational in 2004. [102577]
§ Mr. IngramThe Royal Navy operates its nuclear submarine fleet under stringent safety regulations. It is planned to place HMS Triumph in a state of Extended Readiness when her reactor reaches its maximum length of service, prior to entering a refit and overhaul period
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Army Training Establishment Military Medical Officer Establishment Military Medical Officer Manning Civilian Medical Practitioner Establishment Civilian Medical Practitioner Manning Other Medical Personnel (Military/Civilian) Establishment Other Medical Personnel (Military/Civilian) Manning Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 3 3 0 0 18 18 Arm Training Regiment Bassingbourne 1 1 2 2 18 11 Arm Training Regiment Lichfield 1 1 2 2 15 10 Arm Training Regiment Winchester 0 0 0 0 17 15 Arm Foundation College Harrogate 1 1 2 1 4 3 Arm Technical Foundation College Arborfield 0 0 0 0 2 0 that will include refuelling. It is planned that a minimum of five fleet submarines should be available in 2004 for operational tasking.