Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour) on Thursday, 22 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 1999. It was answered by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to modify the regulations governing submerged submarine operations in the Firth of Clyde on weekdays; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Dr. Godman: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to modify the regulations governing submerged submarine operations in the Firth of Clyde on weekdays; and if he will make a statement. [82276] Mr. George Robertson: The regulations governing submerged submarine operations are contained in the Submarine/Fishing Vessel Interaction Code of Practice. Changes to the current Code of Practice which relate to the Firth of Clyde are currently with the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisation for ratification. The provisions contained therein, which include revised operating procedures in the Firth of Clyde and the requirement to notify the Clyde Fishermen's Association on weekdays when dived submarine operations are taking place in the area, are already being used by the Submarine Flotilla.

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