Type 26 Frigates

(asked on 29th August 2014) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects a decision to be made on the naming of the new Type 26 frigates.


Answered by
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Philip Dunne
This question was answered on 5th September 2014

The Ships’ Names and Badges Committee (SNBC) is responsible for considering and assessing the possible names for a new ship or class of ship. The committee considers all names which have been proposed, formally and informally, and presents its recommendations to the Navy Board. The name(s) chosen by the Navy Board are forwarded to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence before being submitted to Her Majesty the Queen for final approval.

A final decision with regards to this process is not expected until the Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme has completed its assessment phase and any subsequent investment decisions are complete. The SNBC has noted the proposal to use the name HMS PLYMOUTH.

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