To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which (a) Royal Navy and (b) Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels are (i) being held in and (ii) under consideration for consignment to a reduced state of readiness; and what length of time would be required for the reactivation of each such ship to rejoin the fleet. (114286)

[holding answer 11 January 2007]: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.