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Warships: Crew

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125354

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy ships are awaiting a full complement of trained crew.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence will not release crewing figures for specific platforms to maintain the security and effectiveness of the Fleet.

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