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Written question asked by Scott Mann (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 December 2016. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Tamar

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department expects to be the duties of HMS Tamar, announced for construction on 8 December 2016.

Answer

The cutting-edge technology of the Royal Navy's versatile new River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels will enable these warships to carry out a wide range of tasks. They will support our destroyers and frigates in delivering their tasks, will conduct disaster relief missions, and enhance our contribution to maritime security and fishery protection, increasing the Royal Navy's ability to defend UK interests at home and abroad.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57347
Session
2016-17
Subjects
HMS Tamar
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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