§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present force level and construction rate for nuclear submarines in (a) the Royal Navy and (b) the Soviet Navy.
§ Mr. JuddThere are 12 nuclear-powered submarines in service with the Royal Navy and another three under construction. The present strength of nuclear-powered submarines in the Soviet Navy is estimated to be about 120 and the construction rate nearly one a month, on average.