Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment, if any, there has been of the relative cost benefit of (1) decommissioning RFA Argus and (2) carrying out repairs; and what plans have been developed to effect its potential replacement.

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) retains three Bay Class Landing Ships Dock (Auxiliary) to support UK amphibious capability. The RFA has committed to at least one of these vessels maintaining appropriate readiness, while the others undergo deeper maintenance and upkeep.

Regarding RFA ARGUS, The RFA continue to work alongside Defence Equipment and Supprt surveyors and commercial partners to assess the cost and value of effecting the required repairs.