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Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy SSNs are operational; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Quentin Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Royal Navy SSNs are operational; and if he will make a statement. [157736] Mr. Spellar: HMS Triumph is currently operational. HMS Tireless is expected to return to operational status in May and HMS Superb is due to return to operational status in June.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
367 c235W; 157736
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Deployment Nuclear submarines
Link
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