§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give details of the current programme being carried out at the Royal Navy and Admiralty Research Stations in marine technology.
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§ Dr. David OwenThe Royal Navy and its research and development establishments have a continuous programme of investigations relating directly or indirectly to marine technology. It includes work on sonar, underwater acoustics, diving techniques, ship construction and ship propulsion. These investigations are aimed at meeting defence requirements and details cannot be provided because of security considerations. In addition the Ministry of Defence has a responsibility for meeting civil requirements in hydrography and oceanographic surveys, forecasts of sea states and work on marine navigation.