Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to provide information on the times and areas of United States submarine activity to fishing boats in the Clyde.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkUnited States Navy submarine movements in the Clyde area are included in the notification scheme introduced on 17 December.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what communications he has had with foreign military authorities regarding the movement of submarines in British coastal waters.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThere are regular communications between Royal Navy and allied navy authorities regarding such operations in United Kingdom coastal waters. Allied submarine movements in the Clyde area are included in the notification scheme introduced on 17 December.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the exact nature of the information regarding submarine activity he intends to provide to Clyde fishing boats.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkInformation on sea areas within the firth of Clyde in which dived submarine operations are planned and the intended times of such operations will be broadcast by the Clyde coastguard every four hours.