§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether United States authorities (a) give advance notice 77W and (b) seek approval in respect of each berthing of a nuclear-powered United States submarine at the Holy Loch facilities; if he will describe the relevant arrangements; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyUse of the base at the Holy Loch by nuclear-powered US submarines is covered by confidential agreements between the United States and United Kingdom Governments.