§ Captain Kerbyasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that a comprehensive design study has been carried out by a British firm to examine the feasibility of building a 50,000 ton nuclear submarine cargo vessel, details of which have been sent to him by the hon. Member for Arundel and Shoreham; and if he will have this project examined with a view to the possibility of building a similar vessel for the specific purpose of using her as a submarine fleet supply ship.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThe Admiralty has been aware for some time of this design study. The future naval new construction programme is kept under continuous review, and the Admiralty will continue to watch developments in this field.