HC Deb 27 May 1968 vol 765 c173W
Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give an assurance that there is to be no rundown of the Naval base and underwater establishment at Portland.

Mr. Foley

We are engaged on a comprehensive review of all Naval establishments in the United Kingdom with a view to reducing and rationalising shore support for the Navy in the 70s. This review is still going on. Until it is complete I am unable to give a full assurance on the future of the Portland Naval Base and the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment.