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HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark: Decommissioning

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 March 2025UIN 32948

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the sale of (a) HMS Albion and (b) HMS Bulwark; and what the estimated market value of each vessel was at the time of decommissioning.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Due to commercial sensitivities, we are unable to disclose progress regarding the sale of HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.

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