Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 11 September 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 September 2023. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 25 September 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Destroyers and Frigates
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether maintaining a fleet of a minimum of 19 operational Destroyers and Frigates is still realistic and sufficient; and, if not, what the new minimum will be.
- Answer
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The government is committed to modernising the Royal Navy's escort fleet through the transition of the existing Type 23 frigate force to the Type 26 and Type 31 classes. This will bring the number of destroyers and frigates to 19.
This is a realistic programme which will enable the Royal Navy to maintain its operational commitments.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL10067
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Destroyers Frigates
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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