Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of HMS Tireless during its voyage to the United Kingdom for the completion of repairs; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of HMS Tireless during its voyage to the United Kingdom for the completion of repairs; and if he will make a statement. [147403] Mr. Spellar: We plan to complete the repairs to Tireless in Gibraltar. However, stringent safety measures apply to all sailing of nuclear submarines. All crews are trained to meet those exacting standards.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 147403; 362 c64W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Gibraltar Safety measures Repairs and maintenance Nuclear submarines HMS Tireless
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