Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the procurement of type 31E general purpose frigates; and if he will make a statement.
The Ministry of Defence continues to progress the Type 31e General Purpose Frigate requirement. The programme is in its pre-concept phase.
This work is considering the capability the ships will need based on their role, operating environment and the threats they will need to counter.