HC Deb 21 October 1991 vol 196 cc447-8W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when he expects the magnetic treatment facility at Clyde submarine base Faslane to be completed;

(2) if he will make a statement on progress of the design and construction of the magnetic treatment facility at Clyde submarine base Faslane;

(3) if he has had any discussions with the United States Government on the possibility of using the United States Navy magnetic treatment facilities for Trident while those at Clyde submarine base Faslane are under construction.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 26 June 1991,Official Report, column 496.

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement regarding construction progress of the shiplift at Clyde submarine base Faslane.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

Steady progress is being made on the Shiplift's construction; its superstructure and cladding are largely completed.