Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 20 December 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2018. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Type 23 Frigates: Deployment
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what role they expect (1) HMS Argyll, and (2) HMS Sutherland, to play in supporting the United States military presence on and around the Korean Peninsula.
- Answer
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The deployments of HMS SUTHERLAND and HMS ARGYLL to the Asia Pacific will support a range of defence engagement and prosperity objectives and will demonstrate the United Kingdom's commitment to peace and security throughout the wider region. Both deployments will include joint training and exercises with a number of allies and close partners. These may include exercises with both the United States Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy if and when the ships are in Korean waters.
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- 2017-19
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- Deployment USA Type 23 frigates South Korea
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