§ 19. Mr. ViggersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many destroyers and frigates are undertaking long-term international commitments; and how many are currently undergoing refit or port maintenance. [41314]
§ Dr. ReidSeven Destroyers/Frigates are currently undertaking long term international commitments. Four Destroyers/Frigates are undergoing refit or planned maintenance which reduces operational availability. Six Destroyers/Frigates are undergoing routine planned maintenance periods of three to six weeks which do not reduce operational availability and a further one is undergoing unplanned defect rectification.