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Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Industrial Disputes

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 114090

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers on Royal Navy operations.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary remains essential in supporting operations alongside the Royal Navy and our global allies. They continue to meet their operational commitments, and we are dedicated to resolving this dispute through ongoing dialogue with their trade unions.

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