Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Royal Naval ships were in commission on (1) 1 March 2009, (2) 1 March 2015, and (3) 1 March 2021.
The following figures reflect Royal Navy ships and submarines in commission on the dates shown:
1 March 2009 - 86
1 March 2015 - 74
1 March 2021 - 78
These figures exclude HMS VICTORY.