HC Deb 23 January 1989 vol 145 c452W
Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has regarding the discharging of radioactive primary coolant by United States submarines into Scottish waters since 1960.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Her Majesty's Government are satisfied that any releases of radioactivity have not breached established national and international standards.

Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when United States Polaris submarines were ordered not to discharge radioactive primary coolant into Scottish waters; and on whose initiative this action was taken.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

I cannot comment about specific orders given to United States Navy Polaris submarines, which are a matter for the United States Government.