Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Type 45 Destroyers: Crew
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of implementing a new management system across the Type 45 fleet to facilitate a reduction in crew size.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence keeps the personnel requirements and operating models of its surface fleet, including the Type 45 Destroyers, under continual review to ensure they remain effective, safe and aligned with operational demands.
Any change would be subject to rigorous assessment, including safety, operational effectiveness and value for money considerations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 5072
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Crew Type 45 destroyers
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- 2026-06-08 14:12:31 +0100
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