Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 118566
Navy
Tabled: 6 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the size of the Royal Navy fleet.
Answer
Al CarnsThe size and composition of the Royal Navy are kept under continuous review to ensure the force can meet Defence tasks and operational commitments.