HC Deb 06 May 2003 vol 404 c574W
Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels(a) are and (b) are scheduled to become non-operational because of manpower shortages. [111314]

Mr. Ingram

There are no Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels non-operational or scheduled to become non-operational because of manpower shortages. However, a number of vessels are pursuing limited programmes due to the commitment of personnel to fire-fighting duties and training under Operation Fresco.