Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 182871
Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Staff
Tabled: 26 April 2023
Answered: 2 May 2023
Named DayQuestion
Emma Lewell
Labour — South Shields
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the (a) National Strategy for Maritime Security and (b) Integrated Review Refresh 2023 on the staffing levels of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer
Dr Andrew MurrisonThe Royal Fleet Auxiliary Personnel Forecasts for the next 10 years are fully compliant with the demands of the National Strategy for Maritime Security and the Integrated Review Refresh.
The required growth in personnel numbers to crew future platforms is endorsed and funded.