§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department has had or is having with(a) the United States of America and (b) the French Governments regarding the loan of a ballistic missile submarine.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThere have been no such discussions.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) for how long he intends that HMS Dreadnought should remain at Rosyth naval dockyard;
(2) what is his present policy in respect of the disposal of the hulks of the reactor components of retired nuclear-powered submarines; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe question of the disposal of decommissioned nuclear submarines is under active consideration but no final decision has yet been taken. Meanwhile HMS Dreadnought will continue safely to be stored afloat at Rosyth royal dockyard.