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Written question asked by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 September 2024. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


South East Asia: Patrol Craft

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the deployment of HMS Tamar and HMS Spey or successor ships in south-east Asia will continue.

Answer

Yes, the current intent is to retain a persistent forward presence with HMS TAMAR and SPEY in the Indo Pacific. The ships regularly engage in activities with Southeast Asian states, including participation in military exercises, maritime activity with the Five Power Defence Arrangements, and defence and diplomatic engagement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL962
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Deployment South East Asia HMS Spey HMS Tamar
Link
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