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Type 23 Frigates

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 28 January 2025UIN 25427

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland has not returned to sea.

Answered by Maria Eagle

HMS SUTHERLAND is reaching the end of her life extension refit. Once this is complete, she will undertake a period of force generation and assurance ahead of assuming readiness for routine and contingent tasking.

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