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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current status of the emergency dry-docking facility for Trident at Rosyth; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Alan Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current status of the emergency dry-docking facility for Trident at Rosyth; and if he will make a statement. [88133] Mr. George Robertson: Construction work on the Trident contingency docking facility is complete and the facility is in good shape for contingency use to support a Trident docking.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88133; 334 c341W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Dockyards Trident submarines Nuclear submarines Rosyth Dockyard