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Written question asked by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2020. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Hospital Ships: Procurement

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether any new hospital ship will be operational before the retirement of RFA Argus in 2024.

Answer

RFA ARGUS is the Ministry of Defence's Primary Casualty Receiving Ship. The consideration of options to deliver the capabilities provided by ARGUS after she leaves service remains ongoing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2304
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Procurement Hospital ships
Link
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