Nuclear Submarines (Hansard, 24 April 2001)

HC Deb 24 April 2001 vol 367 c235W 235W

§ Mr. Quentin Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Royal Navy SSNs are operational; and if he will make a statement. [157736]

§ Mr. Spellar
HMS Triumph is currently operational. HMS Tireless is expected to return to operational status in May and HMS Superb is due to return to operational status in June.

§ Mr. Quentin Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects HMS Tireless to be operational; and if he will make a statement. [157750]

§ Mr. Spellar
HMS Tireless is expected to return to operations in May.