HC Deb 09 February 1989 vol 146 cc763-4W
Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what specific arrangements exist with the United States Government to cover the cost of the environmental clean-up of the Holy Loch military naval complex in the event of an accident involving the release of significant quantities of radioactive material; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The memorandum of understanding which governs the use of the Holy Loch by United States missile-carrying nuclear-powered submarines is classified. Her Majesty's Government are satisfied with the provisions of this agreement, including those which relate to financial liability.