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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Bahrain: Type 31 Frigates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to deploy a Type 31 frigate on permanent station at the UK Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence keeps its force posture in the Middle East under continual review to safeguard the UK's national security interests and operational requirements. We remain committed to working with our partners across the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98382
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Deployment Bahrain Type 31 frigates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk