§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has received any representations on reported incidents between fishing boats and submarines; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonLetters have been received from fishermen's organisations and other interested individuals about a number of incidents in which submarines are alleged to have been involved.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what circumstances he is prepared to release details of the whereabouts of United Kingdom or allies' submarines on operational duty.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonIt would not be in the national interest, or in the interests of our allies, to disclose such information.