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HMS Middleton

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 February 2026UIN 108098

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to replace HMS Middleton when it returns from the Middle East to maintain the permanent naval fighting presence in the region.

Answered by Al Carns

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 22 January 2026 to Question 106665 to the Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty).

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