§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans, and for what purpose, his Department has to dredge a channel at the mouth of Gareloch; and what effect this will have upon Rhuspit site of special scientific interest.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWork has started on improving the existing access channel to the Clyde submarine base Faslane through the Rhu Narrows. The work is necessary in order to permit safe transit in all tidal states by the larger Vanguard class submarines being introduced as part of the Trident programme. The dredging will have no detrimental affect on the nearby site of special scientific interest.