Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 39947

Submarines: Deployment

Tabled: 20 March 2025

Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

Labour — Slough

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to reduce the duration of submarine patrols.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Royal Navy has successfully maintained Operation RELENTLESS – the Continuous At Sea Deterrent – without interruption for over 56 years. We do not disclose details of the operation, including the duration of time spent at sea, as such information could...

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