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Written question asked by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour) on Monday, 15 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 2024. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Aircraft Carriers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 February 2024 to Question 12520 on Aircraft Carriers, when the UK Carrier Strike Group with a wholly sovereign air wing and escort fleet last sailed on (a) exercise and (b) deployment.

Answer

Sovereign aircraft, escorts and support ships have formed the core of the UK Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG), but each deployment has also involved contributions from partner nations. All UKCSG deployments have involved participation in a range of multinational operations and exercises.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21509
Session
2023-24
Related items
Aircraft Carriers
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Aircraft carriers
Link
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