§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) submarines and (b) surface ships are decommissioned and awaiting (i) sale and (ii) disposal. [137561]
§ Mr. IngramCurrently, one conventionally powered (diesel electric) Upholder Class submarine is undergoing refurbishment pending handover to Canada. Twelve nuclear-powered submarines have been decommissioned and will be disposed of in due course. In addition, one decommissioned surface ship (a Fleet Diving Tender) is awaiting sale and one (Fearless Class) is awaiting disposal.