Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the manpower strength of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
The number of personnel within the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is a constantly evolving figure, with sailors leaving the Service after years at sea, and future generations joining through direct entry or apprenticeship schemes.
I can confirm however, that as of 1 October 2023, the overall personnel strength of the RFA was 1,675.