HC Deb 20 December 1982 vol 34 c410W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has assessed the two-hour period of depth charging of HMS "Conqueror" by two Argentine destroyers in terms of (a) structural effects, (b) operational procedures, and (c) the security of the nuclear power plant; and what lessons have been learnt.

Mr. Blaker

Attempts to depth charge HMS "Conqueror" were unsuccessful.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence with what type of torpedo HMS "Conqueror" was armed.

Mr. Blaker

Details of submarine warloads are classified.

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