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Middle East: HMS Anson

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 118822

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to deploy HMS Anson to the Middle East.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence does not comment on the tasks or plans for individual submarines for reasons of national security.

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