§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he received the draft report on the sinking of the Antares; for what reasons he has not yet been able to publish the findings; when he expects to publish the report or its findings; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe report of the Royal Navy board of inquiry is being considered as a matter of priority. However, the report is very comprehensive and we have an obligation to all those concerned to ensure that the full legal and other implications of its findings are thoroughly studied. A summary of the findings will be released as soon as this process has been completed.