§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress made in testing the sonar system for the new Trident submarines.
§ Mr. AitkenThe sonar system was tested and cleared for the support of Vanguard's contractor's sea trials, and met Vanguard's requirements adequately. The system will undergo further comprehensive testing following Vanguard's acceptance into the Royal Navy later this year.