Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Strikes

(asked on 13th April 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on Royal Navy operational capabilities of the strike action being undertaken by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.


Answered by
Lord Coaker Portrait
Lord Coaker
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 24th April 2026

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary remains essential in supporting operations alongside the Royal Navy and our global allies. They continue to meet their operational commitments, and we are dedicated to resolving this dispute through ongoing dialogue with their trade unions.

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