Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 11554

Type 23 Frigates

Tabled: 29 October 2024
Answered: 6 November 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 23 frigates are (a) operationally available and (b) capable of being deployed simultaneously.

Answer

Luke Pollard
As of 31 October 2024, six Type 23 frigates were available. The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning requirements. This is carefull...
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