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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 19 October 2026, to question 34880 on HMS Protector, what steps has he taken to provide support to Government activities and mitigate the unavailability of HMS Protector for the 2026/27 austral summer.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 19 October 2026, to question 34880 on HMS Protector, what steps has he taken to provide support to Government activities and mitigate the unavailability of HMS Protector for the 2026/27 austral summer.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of HMS Protector.
The Defence Investment Plan includes provision to replace HMS Protector with a more modern vessel variant, maintaining the United Kingdom’s essential presence and supporting Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Work is ongoing to assess the requirement and potential options for delivering the future ice patrol capability, under Project Shackleton. Further detail will be released in due course.
As my hon. Friend will know, we inherited a plan to operate HMS Protector into the late 2030s, but no plan to replace the vessel. We assessed that this was not a sustainable approach and therefore made provision in the Defence Investment Plan to replace our ice-breaking capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 15 September 2026 to question 27620 on HMS Protector, how much is budgeted for the replacement of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 15 September 2026 to question 27620 on HMS Protector, how much is budgeted for the replacement of HMS Protector.
The Defence Investment Plan includes provision to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain the UK’s essential presence and support Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Work is ongoing to determine the preferred procurement approach and associated costs. As such, it would be inappropriate to provide a cost estimate at this stage.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2026 to Question 34999 on HMS Protector, by when does he plan to have completed the necessary technical, commercial and delivery analysis to inform decisions on the preferred procurement approach and replacement timeline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2026 to Question 34999 on HMS Protector, by when does he plan to have completed the necessary technical, commercial and delivery analysis to inform decisions on the preferred procurement approach and replacement timeline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of Project Shackleton; and on what date it began.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of Project Shackleton; and on what date it began.
The Ministry of Defence is working at pace to conduct technical, commercial and delivery analysis to inform decisions on the potential replacement of HMS Protector with a more modern vessel. This work is considering the preferred procurement approach and replacement timeline. Project Shackleton is the working title used for this activity, which began in July 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the work required to repair HMS Protector’s engines.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the work required to repair HMS Protector’s engines.
The Ministry of Defence has undertaken work to assess HMS Protector’s engines and the steps necessary to recover the platform. This is being considered as part of Project Shackleton, which was established at Ministerial direction to review the UK's ice-breaking capability and the renewal of that capability in line with the commitment made in the Defence Investment Plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 15 September 2026 to question 27620 on HMS Protector, which options he is considering as a more modern variant to replace HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 15 September 2026 to question 27620 on HMS Protector, which options he is considering as a more modern variant to replace HMS Protector.
The Defence Investment Plan includes provision to replace HMS Protector with a more modern vessel variant, maintaining the United Kingdom’s essential presence and supporting Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Work is ongoing to assess the requirement and potential options for delivering the future ice patrol capability, under Project Shackleton. Further detail will be released in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2026 to Question 27620 on HMS Protector, what are the potential methods of procurement he is considering for the replacement of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2026 to Question 27620 on HMS Protector, what are the potential methods of procurement he is considering for the replacement of HMS Protector.
The Defence Investment Plan includes provision to replace HMS Protector with a more modern vessel variant, maintaining the United Kingdom’s essential presence and supporting Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Work is ongoing to assess the requirement and potential options for delivering the future ice patrol capability, under Project Shackleton. Further detail will be released in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the out of service date of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the out of service date of HMS Protector.
For operational security reasons, the Ministry of Defence provides the service dates for classes of ships rather than for individual platforms. As HMS Protector is the only one of her class, I can explain that she is due to leave service in the late 2030s on current plans.
The Defence Investment Plan announced plans to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain this essential presence and support Government activities around the British Antarctic Territory. Decisions on the method of procurement and the exact replacement timeline will be taken in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the expected lifespan of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the expected lifespan of HMS Protector.
For operational security reasons, the Ministry of Defence provides the service dates for classes of ships rather than for individual platforms. As HMS Protector is the only one of her class, I can explain that she is due to leave service in the late 2030s on current plans.
The Defence Investment Plan announced plans to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain this essential presence and support Government activities around the British Antarctic Territory. Decisions on the method of procurement and the exact replacement timeline will be taken in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Royal Navy maintenance procedures and engineering protocols on the lifespan of HMS Protector as a commercial vessel.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Royal Navy maintenance procedures and engineering protocols on the lifespan of HMS Protector as a commercial vessel.
HMS Protector is maintained through a cycle of planned maintenance, engineering assurance and mandatory surveys designed to meet maritime regulations and the tasking required. These arrangements support the short and long-term capability of the ship and are used to identify any age-related or obsolesce impacts that may affect operational availability and vessel sustainability. Continued investment, and analysis, in propulsion, auxiliary and safety-critical systems are necessary to maintain tasking.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, over what period did HMS Protector last deploy to the South Atlantic and Antarctica.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, over what period did HMS Protector last deploy to the South Atlantic and Antarctica.
HMS Protector last deployed to the South Atlantic and Antarctica during the 2024-25 Antarctic season.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason did HMS Protector not deploy South 2025-26 summer season.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason did HMS Protector not deploy South 2025-26 summer season.
HMS Protector did not deploy to the 2025 to 2026 southern summer season due to undergoing a period of prolonged essential and mandatory maintenance to ensure the viability of the vessel into the future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason was HMS Protector unable to sail from Teeside to Devonport under its own power in October 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason was HMS Protector unable to sail from Teeside to Devonport under its own power in October 2026.
HMS Protector was unable to sail to Devonport under her own power due to propulsion defects. She has been towed to Devonport to enable further technical work to determine the most effective future course of action for the ship.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has he made of the impact of the long-term unavailability of HMS Protector on British obligations a) under the Antarctic Treaty, b) to fishery inspections in the Southern Ocean and c) hydrographic surveys of waters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has he made of the impact of the long-term unavailability of HMS Protector on British obligations a) under the Antarctic Treaty, b) to fishery inspections in the Southern Ocean and c) hydrographic surveys of waters.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is aware of the unavailability of HMS Protector for the 2026/27 austral summer. The Defence Investment Plan has committed to replace her with a more modern variant to maintain the essential presence and support to Government activities provided by the ice-patrol vessel. Officials are working with MOD counterparts on next steps.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2026 to Question 27620 on HMS Protector, what steps he is taking to reach a decision on (a) the method of procurement and (b) the replacement timeline for HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 September 2026 to Question 27620 on HMS Protector, what steps he is taking to reach a decision on (a) the method of procurement and (b) the replacement timeline for HMS Protector.
The previous Government's plan was for HMS Protector to remain in service into the late 2030s and did not provide for a replacement vessel. We judged this approach to be unsustainable and therefore allocated funding within the Defence Investment Plan to deliver a successor capability.
The Defence Investment Plan includes provision for the replacement of HMS Protector with a more modern vessel. Through Project Shackleton, the Ministry of Defence is undertaking the necessary technical, commercial and delivery analysis to inform decisions on the preferred procurement approach and replacement timeline. Decisions will be taken once this work has concluded.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of the unavailability of HMS Protector on support to the British Antarctic Territory in the 2025-26 summer season.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of the unavailability of HMS Protector on support to the British Antarctic Territory in the 2025-26 summer season.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is aware of the unavailability of HMS Protector for the 2026/27 austral summer. The Defence Investment Plan has committed to replace her with a more modern variant to maintain the essential presence and support to Government activities provided by the ice-patrol vessel. Officials are working with MOD counterparts on next steps.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 July 2026 to question 14524 on HMS Protector, by when he plans to decide upon the a) method of procurement and b) exact timeline for the replacement of HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 July 2026 to question 14524 on HMS Protector, by when he plans to decide upon the a) method of procurement and b) exact timeline for the replacement of HMS Protector.
The Defence Investment Plan announced plans to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain this essential presence and support Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Decisions on the method of procurement and the exact replacement timeline will be taken in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 37 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, if he will set out details of the replacement for HMS Protector; and when will this be procured.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 37 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, if he will set out details of the replacement for HMS Protector; and when will this be procured.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 14524, tabled on 30 June 2026:
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-30/14524
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 52 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when he plans to replace HMS Protector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 52 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when he plans to replace HMS Protector.
The Defence Investment Plan has allocated funding to replace HMS PROTECTOR but the exact timeline for this replacement is subject to further work. This will depend on the method of procurement which is yet to be decided.