§ Mr. BoyesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if it is planned to retain X-berth facilities at Holy Loch following the departure of the United States navy.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonNo. Following the departure of the United States Navy, Holy Loch will be designated as a Z berth, which will allow occasional visits by nuclear-powered warships. This designation will not require any facilities to be retained ashore or afloat at Holy Loch.