Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to replace HMS Scott.
The out of service date for HMS Scott has not changed as a result of the Integrated Review. Current plans will see SCOTT retired from service in 2022. As part of the Government's investment in shipbuilding, which increases to over £1.7 billion a year this Parliament, we will procure a Multi-role Ocean Surveillance Ship (MROS) to replace HMS Scott.