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Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 5880

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department has taken to improve the operational readiness of the Type a) 45 Destroyer and b) 23 Frigate.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence keeps the readiness of its Destroyer and Frigate fleets under continual review to meet operational tasking. For security reasons, we do not routinely disclose elements of the Fleet's schedule and readiness profiles.

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