Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17485

NATO: Navy

Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 9 December 2024

Question

David Reed

ConservativeExmouth and Exeter East

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with NATO allies on the potential impact of the retirement of naval assets on the UK's ability to contribute to NATO operations.

Answer

Luke Pollard
NATO remains the cornerstone of UK Defence. As such, the Royal Navy continues to make and fulfil a leading contribution to NATO. The retirement of naval assets announced by the Secretary of State on 20 November has no impact on current commitments. The St...

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