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HMS Tireless

Both the Minister and my hon. Friend the shadow Minister have rightly paid tribute not only to the crewmen who lost their lives but to the injured crewmen who bravely contained what could have been a far more serious incident. Patrolling under the ice is perhaps the most challenging environment for any submarine. In that regard, is it not heartening to note the comments of the commanding officer at the time with regard to his entire ship's company, who"““acted in a totally professional manner throughout, dealing with the incident calmly and to the highest standards you would expect of the service””?"