Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Roll-on Roll-off Ships
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 54, what plans does he have to introduce a future strategic sea lift capability.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence is committed to maintaining a strategic sea lift capability for Defence and funding has been prioritised accordingly in the Defence Investment Plan. Planning for a future strategic sea lift solution is ongoing to ensure that there will be no capability gap at the expiration of the current contracted strategic sea lift solution.
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- Reference
- 17100
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Armed forces Roll-on roll-off ships
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