Written questions

HMS Richmond: Decommissioning

Commons · Question 22828 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £45,847,000 constructive loss in relation to HMS Richmond removal from serv

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 14 Sep 2026

The £45.847 million constructive loss primarily reflects the accounting value of the remaining economic life of HMS Richmond following the decision to withdraw her from service. The Type 23 Frigates are being replaced by eight Type 26 Frigates, which are ...