Skip to main content

Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 January 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What emergency berths exist in Scotland for Trident in the event of a nuclear reactor or weapon incident; and where they are situated.
Answer

Mrs Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what emergency berths exist in Scotland for Trident in the event of a nuclear reactor or weapon incident; and where they are situated. [9410] Mr. Soames: No berths are designated specifically for emergency use. The normal operating berths for Trident submarines are at the Clyde submarine base, Faslane and at the royal naval armaments depot, Coulport.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9410; 269 c536W;269 c534W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Accidents Emergencies Planning Nuclear power Trident