Oral QuestionAttorney General

“What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for (a) small boat gangs and (b) other people traffickers.”

Tabled: 1 December 2022Answered: 7 December 2022

Answering Minister

the Attorney General

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.