Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Navy: Deployment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to be able to deploy a fully manned Carrier Strike Group to the Far East.
- Answer
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HMS Queen Elizabeth's first operational deployment will be in 2021.
As announced by the Secretary of State, the deployment will include the Pacific region although exact locations and dates for this deployment are yet to be confirmed.
The precise number and mix of vessels, and therefore the number of personnel, would depend on the operational circumstances at the time.
The Carrier Strike capability will continue to be developed with a planned transition to a full operating capability by the end of 2023.
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- 221532
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- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Deployment Navy
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