Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73421
Boeing P-8: Deployment
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Graeme Downie
Labour — Dunfermline and Dollar
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide a breakdown of flight time of the RAF P8-Poseidon fleet in hours, by (a) training, (b) specific exercises and (c) operational in each of the last two years.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesI am withholding the information requested as the disclosure of information regarding a breakdown of flight time of the RAF P8-Poseidon fleet could, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the Armed Forces.