Written question asked by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
RFA Argus
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment, if any, there has been of the relative cost benefit of (1) decommissioning RFA Argus and (2) carrying out repairs; and what plans have been developed to effect its potential replacement.
- Answer
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The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) retains three Bay Class Landing Ships Dock (Auxiliary) to support UK amphibious capability. The RFA has committed to at least one of these vessels maintaining appropriate readiness, while the others undergo deeper maintenance and upkeep.
Regarding RFA ARGUS, The RFA continue to work alongside Defence Equipment and Supprt surveyors and commercial partners to assess the cost and value of effecting the required repairs.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL9981
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Cost effectiveness Decommissioning Procurement Repairs and maintenance RFA Argus
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- 2025-09-25 15:57:37 +0100
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