§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the expected commissioning date is of HMS Trafalgar; where the nuclear reactor Power Range Tests will be carried out prior to commissioning; and if he will make a statement. [136519]
§ Mr. IngramHMS Trafalgar is currently undergoing a Revalidation Assisted Maintenance Period at Devonport. She has not been de-commissioned, and this work will not involve re-fuelling the reactor. There is therefore no requirement for Power Range Testing. HMS Trafalgar is expected to return to service early 2004.