Tobias Ellwood – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Tobias Ellwood on 2014-05-01.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on the use of Bay Class Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships; and if he will make a statement.

Mr Philip Dunne

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary, working closely with the Royal Navy, is an integral part of the United Kingdom’s maritime capabilities. The Bay Class amphibious landing ships are used as required to support naval operations.

This use is in accordance with the extant health and safety, Merchant Navy, and international maritime regulations.