§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what he is doing to train manpower for routine civil diving tasks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Foley:Naval divers are given a very thorough training so that they can carry out the complex duties required by their service. It also enables them to undertake routine civil diving tasks when the Navy Department is asked to do so by civilian authorities. In addition civilian manned diving teams are trained to meet the specialised needs of salvage and dockyard maintenance.