Following defence cuts,  and  were paid off in 1991 and were laid up at Portsmouth. Further cuts followed when the future of the RNR was reviewed in 1993 and as a result the entire class was withdrawn from RNR service.
Following defense budget reductions,  were terminated in 1991 and were laid up at Portsmouth. Further cuts occurred when the future of the RNR was reviewed in 1993, leading to the withdrawal of the entire class from RNR service.