questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 37 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, if he will set out details of the replacement for HMS Protector; and when will this be procured.
answerText: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 14524, tabled on 30 June 2026: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-30/14524  
heading: HMS Protector