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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 22 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Type 23 Frigates: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of the upkeep of Type 23 Frigates in the 2024-25 financial year.

Answer

The Type 23 Frigates undergo a planned series of Upkeep periods in order to maintain their condition and introduce capability updates. A total sum of £99.8 million has been allocated for financial year 2024-25, as part of a 10-year allocation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22898
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Costs Repairs and maintenance Type 23 frigates
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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