HC Deb 20 February 1992 vol 204 cc289-90W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if any nuclear-powered submarines that have been decommissioned or are awaiting decommissioning have been moved since 22 July 1991.

Mr. Alan Clark

No, other than small distances within naval bases.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how long his Department has been carrying out feasibility studies into the options for the disposal of nuclear-powered submarines.

Mr. Alan Clark

Following a decision in 1989 not to pursue the immediate sea disposal of HMS Dreadnought, studies were initiated into alternative methods of disposal for decommissioned nuclear submarines. These studies continue.

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