§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects HMS Fearless and HMS Intrepid to be permanently taken out of service. [28283]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe timing of the decommissioning of HMS Fearless and Intrepid has yet to be finalised. A decision will not be made until the conclusion of the current negotiations with VSEL for the design and build of up to two new amphibious ships.