§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what feasibility studies are in hand to consider the provision of new facilities at Rosyth dockyard for the future refits of nuclear submarines; and what is the estimated cost of providing such facilities.
§ Mr. LeeNuclear submarine refitting facilities at Rosyth have been in use for some time and replacement must be planned. Accordingly, preliminary studies are being carried out at Rosyth. A first report has been received from the Property Services Agency and is being studied. They are not yet at a stage where costs can be estimated.