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Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Friday, 20 October 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Destroyers and Frigates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the operational status of each of the Royal Navy's frigates and destroyers is by name of ship.

Answer

All Royal Navy (RN) ships rotate through planned operating cycles involving maintenance, repair, training, deployment, leave and upgrades. This results in individual ships being at various levels of readiness at any one time in accordance with the long-term operating schedule and operational needs; they remain in service during these periods.

It is our policy to not disclose the readiness state of individual ships as this would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202927
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Destroyers Frigates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk