§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 29 October,Official Report, column 802, whether he has sought the views of other NATO countries concerning the closure of the Portland naval base; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe naval authorities of nations that regularly undertake operational sea training—OST —at Portland have been advised of its proposed transfer to Devonport and have indicated that this would not be a factor in deciding whether they wished to continue participating in OST. We expect to provide the same standard of service to these foreign navies at Devonport.