§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Defence how HMS "Sheffield" was sunk; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BlakerHMS "Sheffield" sank under tow in heavy weather because sea water entered the hole in her side caused by the Argentine missile which struck her. To clarify any possible misunderstanding, I can state that there has never been any incident involving a British nuclear weapon leading to its loss or to the dispersal of radioactive contamination.