§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement as to the current operational role of the United States submarines operating from the River Clyde.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonDetails of the current operational role of United States submarines are a matter for the United States Government. However, United States submarines which visit the facility at Holy Loch generally do so in the course of deployment which contributes to the Alliance's strategy of deterrence.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list by year for the last four years, the number of United States operational submarines based on the River Clyde.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonNone. All United States submarines visiting the Holy Loch facility operate from bases in the United States.