Written questions

Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Industrial Disputes

Commons · Question 114090 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 3 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers on Royal Navy operations.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 3 Mar 2026

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary remains essential in supporting operations alongside the Royal Navy and our global allies. They continue to meet their operational commitments, and we are dedicated to resolving this dispute through ongoing dialogue with their tr...