Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether there has been any change to the instructions given to submarine commanders since the sinking of the fishing boat Antares.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkNo changes have been made to current operating instructions. However, as the hon. Member is aware, the Royal Navy board of inquiry is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding HMS Trenchant's fouling of trawler gear at the time of the loss of the Antares, and it is possible that this will recommend changes to current instructions.