Lord Moonie asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the current planned in-service date of each of the first three vessels in the Future Surface Combatant programme. [HL6399]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Taylor of Bolton): The Future Surface Combatant is still in the concept phase and has yet to go through initial gate. As a result the decision regarding the in-service dates of the first three vessels of the Future Service Combatant programme has yet to be taken. It is currently expected, however, that the first of class will enter service late in the next decade.
Lord Moonie asked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the anticipated intervals for major refits of surface warships and minor surface warships; and [HL6402]
What are the anticipated intervals for major refits of Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships which directly support major warships. [HL6403]
Baroness Taylor of Bolton: The time between refits (periods of deep maintenance) for major surface warships (including aircraft carriers, Type 42 Destroyers and Type 22 and 23 Frigates), minor surface warships (including mine countermeasure vessels and survey vessels) and most Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels is generally in excess of four years. The exception is the forward repair ship, RFA Diligence, for which the time between refit periods is generally in excess of two years.
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