Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 15 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2024. It was answered by Earl of Minto (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
RFA Fort Victoria: Fleet Solid Support Ships
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by The Earl of Minto on 3 April (HL3550), whether RFA Fort Victoria is the UK’s sole solid support ship until 2031 when the first of the new Fleet Solid Support ships is accepted into service.
- Answer
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The first Fleet Solid Support ship (FSS) is expected to enter service by 2031, after first of class trials and equipment fits.
In order to preserve the Operational Security of the Fleet, individual out of service dates are no longer released but the Royal Navy expects to manage the operational status of RFA Fort Victoria as necessary to maintain solid support ship availability during the capability transition period.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL3822
- Session
- 2023-24
- Related items
- Subjects
- Fleet solid support ships RFA Fort Victoria
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- 2024-04-29 14:08:40 +0100
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