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HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 December 2025UIN 94398

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was spent on the refit and repair of HMS Bulwark during the last five years.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Refit and repair costs incurred for HMS Bulwark over the last five years totals £72.1 million.

HMS Bulwark was not due to go to sea ahead of its out-of-service date. It’s disposal shows that we are delivering for defence by divesting ourselves of old capabilities to make way for the future.

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