Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the publication of the Integrated Review on 16 March 2021, what steps he taking to procure strategic roll-on roll-off ferry services for the armed forces after the contract with Foreland Shipping expires in December 2024.

Consideration will be given in due course to the best value for money commercial strategy to deliver Sealift Capability post 2024. It would be inappropriate to comment further in advance of that work being undertaken.