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Lord Stevens of Birmingham (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 November 2024

Debate

Defence Programmes Developments

Contribution

My Lords, a bigger reason for the number of Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships stuck alongside is not the age of the vessels but the absence of seafarers to staff them. Can the Minister update the House on the ongoing industrial action affecting the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, which is obviously having a significant impact on the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy?

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