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Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Death

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 124970

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in each of the last 10 years, how many members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have died while a) undertaking training or b) while on active service.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

One member of the Royal Fleet Auxillary is recorded as dying on duty by accident or injury in the past 10 years; this occurred in 2019.

All on duty deaths are investigated by the appropriate body such as the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch, Defence Accident Investigation Branch, or civilian police where necessary.

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