§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to extend the subfacts scheme into the Minches; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonIt is planned to extend the subfacts scheme to cover the Minches and the Sea of Hebrides. At present, we are considering, in consultation with the chief coastguard and others, the detailed practical arrangements for the operation of the scheme in these areas. An announcement will be made as soon as these arrangements have been decided.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to alter the code of conduct for submarines following the Lupina incident in September 1992; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWe shall consider whether changes to the arrangements governing the conduct of dived submarine operations in waters frequented by fishing vessels are warranted once the report by the United States authorities into the incident has been received and studied.