§ Ms MoranTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he intends to hold with regional Government representatives in Andalucia regarding HMS Tireless. [153160]
§ Mr. VazWe have had regular contact regarding HMS Tireless with the local and regional Andalucian authorities through our Embassy in Madrid. There has also been an exchange of correspondence at ministerial level. We have always made clear that we acknowledge the concerns of the people in the region. We will continue to do all we can to allay these concerns and to provide assurances regarding the safety of HMS Tireless.