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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Type 23 Frigates: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Type 23 frigates are in refit; and when those refits are expected to be completed.

Answer

HMS ST ALBANS, HMS SUTHERLAND, HMS WESTMINSTER and HMS ARGYLL are currently in or are awaiting Refit.

The duration of refit periods is determined by a number of factors, including requirements that emerge during the course of the work, as well as pre-planned repairs and capability insertions. It is not therefore possible to provide precise completion dates until late during each refit period.

In the financial year 2023-24, £100 million has been allocated for Type 23 refits and of this sum about £50 million has been expended.

It is not possible to provide a breakdown of allocation or expenditure by vessel for future work. Funds for Type 23 refits are not simply allocated on a per ship or per refit basis. The work required to be undertaken on a vessel over and above pre-planned capability insertions, and therefore the overall baseline costs, are established by survey of the vessel at the commencement of each refit period.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8350
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Repairs and maintenance Type 23 frigates
Link
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