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HMS Daring: Deployment

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 123834

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date is HMS Daring due to a) start and b) finish sea trials.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As the hon. Gentleman will recall, in accordance with established practice, the Royal Navy does not routinely comment on the detailed operational programme of its vessels.

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