Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 1988. It was answered by Lord Stewartby (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 February 1988 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Written question

Question

What studies MOD has undertaken on probability of forward naval operations during a time of heightened international tension, or during a war; to list the scenarios considered; & if Navy has any plans for attacks against Soviet ballistic missile submarines stationed in the Barent & Norwegian seas for use in the event of war.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

128 c170-1W;128 c170W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Navy USSR Submarines Strategic studies Antisubmarine warfare