HMS Swiftsure: Decommissioning
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on dismantling HMS Swiftsure.
Answered by Luke Pollard
To date almost 550 tonnes of conventional waste have been removed and recycled from Swiftsure, with 90% of her total weight expected to be recycled in due course. In June 2025, Swiftsure’s fin was cut and removed, marking a key project milestone. This unique project is providing a safe, environmentally responsible and cost-effective solution for the recycling of the UK’s decommissioned nuclear fleet and supports 200 highly-skilled jobs in Rosyth.
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