Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of type 23 Frigates are (a) fit for operational use, (b) in long term maintenance and (c) being retired and sold.
Twelve Type 23 frigates remain in service with the Royal Navy.
As of 1 April 2022, HMS ARGYLL, IRON DUKE, SUTHERLAND and ST ALBANS are in long term refit, the remaining eight are available for operations. MONMOUTH has been decommissioned and is awaiting disposal.
On current plans, HMS MONTROSE's out of service date is 2023.