Written questions

Type 26 Frigates and Type 31 Frigates

Commons · Question 28913 · Tabled 10 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to maintain Royal Navy escort numbers pending the entry into service of the planned fleet of Type 26 and Type 31 frigates.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 18 Sep 2026

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 July 2026 to Question 17101 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-08/17101