Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 63532

Royal Marines

Tabled: 30 June 2025

Answered: 3 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the refit of RFA Lyme Bay on the operational capability of the Royal Marines; and what steps he is taking to ensure the Royal Marines’ amphibious capabilitie

Answer

Maria Eagle

RFA LYME BAY is undergoing routine planned maintenance to ensure continued sustainability for operations. Royal Marines operations continue to be supported by the remainder of the amphibious fleet. These ships will continue to support amphibious capabilit...

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