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 Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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USA: Navy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, which Royal Navy ships will visit (a) New Orleans and (b) New York and New Jersey.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence does not routinely comment on future ship movements for reasons of safeguarding operational security.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

5121

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Anniversaries Navy USA

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk