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Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of his Department’s Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023, HC 1468, how the constructive loss related to Fort Austin and Rosalie withdrawal from service arose.

Answer

RFA Fort Austin and RFA Fort Rosalie were decommissioned in 2021 as a savings measure. A constructive loss is not a cash loss and does not cost the department. The constructive loss refers to this early retirement, which allowed resources to be invested into new capabilities rather than the increasing costs of maintaining an aging vessel.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14809
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Decommissioning Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Link
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