§ Q25. Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister if she is satisfied with the capability of Her Majesty's nuclear-powered fleet submarines to keep in continuous contact with surface ships; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI am satisfied that the capability of the Royal Navy's Fleet submarines to keep in contact with surface ships, which they are shadowing, is well up to the level achievable within the constraints of current technology.