Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 22653
HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark
Tabled: 8 January 2025
Answered: 13 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has received enquiries from international partners on the potential sale of (a) HMS Bulwark and (b) HMS Albion.
Answer
Maria EagleThe Royal Navy is exploring options to sell both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark in a government-to-government sale. These vessels had, in effect, been retired by the previous Government. Their sale will save £9 million a year in maintenance costs in addition ...
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