HC Deb 24 May 1971 vol 818 c36W
81. Mr. McElhone

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the danger to the people of west central Scotland with the arrival of the Poseidon missile at the Holy Loch.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The safety of Poseidon has been discussed with the appropriate authorities in the United States. As a result of these discussions Her Majesty's Government are satisfied regarding the safety of these Poseidon-equipped submarines.

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