Written question asked by Lord Willoughby de Broke (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 22 January 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2024. It was answered by Earl of Minto (Conservative) on Monday, 5 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect the aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales to be ready for active service.
- Answer
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The Royal Navy is one of only two navies in the world able to operate 5th generation aircraft from two carriers.
By maintaining two aircraft carriers, the UK has one carrier available at very high readiness for operational deployment, at all times.
Any decision to deploy the carriers will be made in conjunction with our allies and partners and will be based on operational need. This is kept under constant review.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1830
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- HMS Queen Elizabeth HMS Prince of Wales
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- 2024-02-07 14:36:06 +0000
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