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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of forward mounting Royal Marines from the Fleet Contingency Troop to HMS Somerset in order to provide interdiction options for the tracking of the Russian ship Yantar.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of forward mounting Royal Marines from the Fleet Contingency Troop to HMS Somerset in order to provide interdiction options for the tracking of the Russian ship Yantar.
The Ministry of Defence continually evaluates the most appropriate options and resources to address the evolving threats faced by the United Kingdom. For security reasons, we cannot disclose specific assessments or operational decisions publicly. However, we can confirm that the Ministry of Defence maintains robust and responsive capabilities to safeguard the UK’s territorial waters and ensure national security as required.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Somerset since 5 July 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Somerset since 5 July 2024.
The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
To ask His Majesty's Government when HMS Somerset will carry out test firings of the new Naval Strike Missile.
To ask His Majesty's Government when HMS Somerset will carry out test firings of the new Naval Strike Missile.
HMS Somerset is available if needed, whilst undertaking a period of planned survey and defect repair work. The completion of a comprehensive trials package will culminate with operational acceptance of the new Naval Strike Missile. In order to preserve the operational security of the Fleet, the Royal Navy does not disclose the dates of planned test firings in advance.
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the operational status of HMS Somerset.
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the operational status of HMS Somerset.
HMS Somerset is available if needed, whilst undertaking a period of planned survey and defect repair work. The completion of a comprehensive trials package will culminate with operational acceptance of the new Naval Strike Missile. In order to preserve the operational security of the Fleet, the Royal Navy does not disclose the dates of planned test firings in advance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of refitting HMS Somerset was; who undertook the retrofitting work; and when the refit was (a) started and (b) completed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of refitting HMS Somerset was; who undertook the retrofitting work; and when the refit was (a) started and (b) completed.
HMS Somerset is not in refit; the ship is currently undertaking a period of planned survey and defect repair work.
The Ministry of Defence does not disclose future programmes or forward-looking availability forecasts in order to preserve the operational security of the Royal Navy's Fleet.
In response to details about the cost and location of HMS Somerset's last refit, I refer the right hon. Member to the answers I gave to you and the right hon. Member for North Durham (Kevan Jones) on 20 July 2023 to Questions 194161 and 194356.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of when HMS Somerset will (a) complete her ongoing refit and (b) return to operational duty.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of when HMS Somerset will (a) complete her ongoing refit and (b) return to operational duty.
HMS Somerset is not in refit; the ship is currently undertaking a period of planned survey and defect repair work.
The Ministry of Defence does not disclose future programmes or forward-looking availability forecasts in order to preserve the operational security of the Royal Navy's Fleet.
In response to details about the cost and location of HMS Somerset's last refit, I refer the right hon. Member to the answers I gave to you and the right hon. Member for North Durham (Kevan Jones) on 20 July 2023 to Questions 194161 and 194356.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much the most recent refurbishment of HMS Somerset cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much the most recent refurbishment of HMS Somerset cost.
I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 20 July 2023 to Question number 194356.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost was of the refit of HMS Somerset between 2018 and 2022.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost was of the refit of HMS Somerset between 2018 and 2022.
The approximate cost for refitting HMS SOMERSET between 2018 and 2022 was £60.7 million.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of when HMS Somerset will (a) commence sea trials and (b) be programmed for re-entry into service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of when HMS Somerset will (a) commence sea trials and (b) be programmed for re-entry into service.
The Type 23 frigate class is continually being updated and upgraded to meet new threats or to replace obsolete technology, this is achieved via a Through Life Management Plan.
On current plans, HMS SOMERSET is expected to commence sea trials in early 2022 and is currently anticipated to be ready to generate training and operations later in the year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what regulations Commander David Axon was removed from HMS Somerset in November 2004; what charges were laid against him; what procedures were adopted to hear and adjudicate on these charges; and what actions were taken as a result.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what regulations Commander David Axon was removed from HMS Somerset in November 2004; what charges were laid against him; what procedures were adopted to hear and adjudicate on these charges; and what actions were taken as a result.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to withdraw the South Atlantic guardship HMS `Somerset' from detachment in the South West Atlantic; and if he will make a statement. - Ref to 344 c373-4W.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to withdraw the South Atlantic guardship HMS `Somerset' from detachment in the South West Atlantic; and if he will make a statement. - Ref to 344 c373-4W.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the integration of the frigate `Somerset' into a French-led naval group off Kosovo, with particular reference to the role of (i) the WEU, (ii) NATO and (iii) the St Malo Accords in the formulation of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the integration of the frigate `Somerset' into a French-led naval group off Kosovo, with particular reference to the role of (i) the WEU, (ii) NATO and (iii) the St Malo Accords in the formulation of...