Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 25 April 2024Answered: 2 May 2024
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)
Neither HMS Albion nor HMS Bulwark were due to go to sea ahead of their out-of-service dates in 2033 and 2034. The Royal Navy is exploring options to sell both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark in a Government-to-Government sale. Several potential customers have shown interest, but no final decisions have been made.