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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Uruguay: Warships

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to sell the three River-class Batch I OPVs, a) HMS Tyne, b) HMS Mersey and c) HMS Severn to the Uruguayan Navy when they go out of service in 2028.

Answer

All Batch 1 Offshore Patrol Vessels remain in service with the Royal Navy.

The Ministry of Defence has received multiple expressions of interest to purchase the vessels once they leave service, which it is considering.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125431
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Decommissioning Sales Warships Uruguay
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk