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Mr. Loyden
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to increase the number of ships for service in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary; and if he will make a statement. [36439]
Mr. Soames
The Government will maintain the Royal Fleet Auxiliary at the level needed to meet the Royal Navy's requirements. There is at present no requirement for an increase in the number of ships in service.