Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 99266

HMS Lancaster: Decommissioning

Tabled: 11 December 2025

Answered: 18 December 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any of HMS Lancaster's crew will remain in Bahrain for the period of her decommissioning.

Answer

Al Carns

Crew will be required to decommission HMS Lancaster. Disposal options are currently under consideration, therefore I am unable to confirm when this process will be complete. The Royal Navy is committed to reuniting the crew with their loved ones as soon a...

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