Astute Class Submarines

HC Deb 26 June 2002 vol 387 c904W

Mr. Reed

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence where the Astute class submarines will be based. [65180]

Mr. Ingram

Both the first and second batches of Astute class submarines will be at based HM Naval Base Clyde. The first batch is already on order and a decision on the procurement of the second batch of up to three further Astute class submarines is expected later this year.