Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 22951

HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark

Tabled: 9 January 2025

Answered: 14 January 2025

Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution by the Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry of 6 January 2025, Official Report, column 586, what the disposal plan is for (a) HMS Albion and (b) HMS Bulwark.

Answer

Maria Eagle

HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are currently laid up awaiting disposal. Both ships require costly and time-consuming refits, and as such, were not considered a cost-effective use of taxpayers' money. The Royal Navy is exploring options to sell both HMS Albion...

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