Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 97992
Arctic: Shipping
Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025
Question
Graeme Downie
Labour — Dunfermline and Dollar
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of UK ice cutter ship capacity for use in the High North.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Royal Navy (RN) does not currently operate a dedicated ice cutter capability in the High North. However, the Ministry of Defence recognises the increasing strategic importance of the region and continually assesses its capability requirements for the ...
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