HC Deb 22 June 1999 vol 333 cc329-30W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will place in the Library a copy of the submarine nuclear emergency plan that covers berths in Gibraltar. [87710]

Mr. Spellar

I refer my hon. Friend to the Gibraltar Public Safety Scheme, which provides background information and guidance on the action to be taken in order to protect the public in the event of an accident involving the reactor of a nuclear powered submarine in Gibraltar. A copy of this document is already held in the Library of the House.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he intends to publish the results of his Department's review of its decommissioned nuclear submarine storage and disposal policy. [87713]

Mr. Spellar

The outcome of the initial phase of the review into options for the interim storage of the decommissioned nuclear submarines should be announced later this year. The purpose of this initial phase is to review all practical options and determine the most viable. During the next phase of the review, these options will be developed, involving industry experts as appropriate, and detailed costing work will be undertaken.

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