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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister’s oral statement on Defence and Security of 25 February 2025, Official Report, column 631 whether he plans to proceed with the decommissioning of HMS Northumberland.

Answer

All named ships remain scheduled for decommissioning in line with the Secretary of State’s announcement of 20 November 2024.

We continue to invest in the capabilities needed to meet current and future operational requirements. This will see the introduction of the Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates, the Multi-Role Support Ships, and the Fleet Solid Support Ships.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34636
Session
2024-26
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Defence and Security
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Decommissioning HMS Northumberland
Link
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