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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Ministers 'hold up' navy decision

Type-42 Destroyer (HMS Liverpool)A former commander at Devonport is warning the base's future is at risk because of political manoeuvring at the highest levels of government.

Rear Adm Mike Wood, who retired in 2003, was head of fleet maintenance at the Plymouth naval base and still works in defence as a military advisor.

His warning is in anticipation of an MoD review which is expected to move the Devonport vessels elsewhere.

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