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HMS Lancaster

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 5887

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when HMS Lancaster is due to retire from the active surface fleet.

Answered by Luke Pollard

On current plans, the last Type 23 frigate will transition out of service in 2035.

To avoid compromising operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose individual out of service dates or specific in-service dates for warships to avoid revealing elements of the Fleet's long-term schedule.

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