Question follow-through · 28688

HMS President

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Port of London Authority on the possibility of identifying an alternative long-term berth for HMS President.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
10 Sept 2026
Target answer date
14 Sept 2026
Answer
16 Sept 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Port of London Authority on the possibility of identifying an alternative long-term berth for HMS President.

  2. 14 Sept 2026

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  3. 16 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    The department has not discussed HMS President with the Port of London Authority. In general, the department does not discuss heritage matters with the PLA, unless there is a need from the PLA for the department to act on its behalf. The PLA is a trust po...

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HMS President

15 Sept 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to facilitate discussions between the Port of London Authority, the vessel's custodians and heritage organisations to seek a negotiated solution for HMS President.

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HMS President

15 Sept 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department provides to harbour authorities on balancing operational responsibilities with the preservation of nationally significant historic vessels.