§ 21. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secre tary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of the Polaris base in the Clyde.
§ Mr. MasonThe Clyde submarine base is essential to support the British Polaris force. As I made clear to the House on 21st May, the future of this force is being considered in the Defence Review, along with the future of all other elements of our defence forces.