§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the intended operational function for the three new submarine berths to be built at Portsmouth.
§ Mr. LeeThere are no submarine berths at the Portsmouth naval base nor are there plans to build any. There is a main jetty at Gosport which currently provides berths for three 'O' class submarines. The berths are to be dredged to enable them to accommodate the new Upholder class of submarines.