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HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 34636

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister’s oral statement on Defence and Security of 25 February 2025, Official Report, column 631 whether he plans to proceed with the decommissioning of HMS Northumberland.

Answered by Maria Eagle

All named ships remain scheduled for decommissioning in line with the Secretary of State’s announcement of 20 November 2024.

We continue to invest in the capabilities needed to meet current and future operational requirements. This will see the introduction of the Type 26 and Type 31 Frigates, the Multi-Role Support Ships, and the Fleet Solid Support Ships.

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