Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 November 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 November 2018. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 26 November 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Patrol Craft
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to deploy Batch 1 River-class offshore patrol vessels after Brexit.
- Answer
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It is Ministry of Defence policy not to publish details of the readiness states of individual Royal Navy vessels or types for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
The Noble Lord will be aware of the Secretary of State's announcement, on 22 November, 2018 that we will retain the three Royal Navy Batch 1 Offshore Patrol Vessels, for at least the next two years. HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn will forward-operate from their namesake rivers - from Newcastle, Liverpool and the Cardiff area respectively - safeguarding UK waters and supporting fishery protection.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL11474
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Deployment Patrol craft Brexit
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- 2018-11-26 17:05:17 +0000
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