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Written question asked by Lord Gascoigne (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Achilles

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government on what date was the decision to name HMS Achilles agreed by the Government; which Minister had final sign off on the naming process; and on what basis was the name HMS Agincourt ruled out.

Answer

Potential ship names are proposed by the Royal Navy's Ships Names and Badges Committee, ahead of approval by Ministry of Defence Ministers and His Majesty The King.

There are no current plans to rename any other Royal Navy ships.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4407
Session
2024-26
Subjects
HMS Achilles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk