HMS Bangor
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Annual report and Accounts 2025-2026, HC 389, published on 15 July 2026, what the nature is of the fruitless payment for HMS Bangor.
Answered by Ministry of Defence
MOD incurred a £5M fruitless payment after cancelling a standard heavy lift contract to return HMS BANGOR from Bahrain to the UK. The cancellation followed a rapid escalation in regional security risks in June 2025, which led to a pause in UK military activity in the Gulf to protect personnel and assets. MOD negotiated to avoid further charges, including demurrage, limiting the cost to £5M.
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