Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark: Decommissioning
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of decommissioning HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark on the UK’s amphibious warfare capability; and whether a replacement capability will be procured before their disposal.
- Answer
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HMS Albion and Bulwark have been alongside since 2023 and 2017 respectively with no plans for them to return to sea before their out of service dates. Amphibious operations will continue to delivered by the Bay Class and RFA Argus until the introduction of the Multi Role Support Ship, which will succeed the amphibious fleet in the 2030s.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 32951
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Decommissioning Procurement Amphibious warfare HMS Albion HMS Bulwark
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