§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what investigations are taking place into alleged thefts at Faslane naval base; and if he will make a statement. [143049]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 15 December 2000]: The Ministry of Defence Police currently has 74 cases of alleged theft at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde under investigation. It would not be appropriate for me to comment further regarding on-going police investigations.