§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many submarines are in service in the Royal Navy; and how many there were in each of the past 25 years. [18799]
§ Mr. IngramThe numbers of submarines in service in the Royal Navy, inclusive of vessels which are operational, at extended readiness, or in refit and repair, for this year and in each of the past 25 years is as follows:
Number 2001 16 2000 16 1999 15 1998 15 1997 15 1996 15 1995 16 1994 21 1993 23 1992 23 1991 27 1990 31 1989 31 1988 31 1987 32 1986 33 1985 32 1984 31 1983 30 1982 31 1981 32 1980 31 1979 30 1978 31 1977 31 1976 31 1975 32 Note:
Figures are as I April in each year
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