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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 January 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 January 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 January 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Australia: Nuclear Submarines

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether there is a senior UK official attached to the US Submarine Advisory Committee; and what relationship the Advisory Committee has to US Defence's Nuclear-Powered Submarine Task Force currently working with UK to identify the best way for Australia to acquire a nuclear submarine fleet.

Answer

We are unaware of a US Submarine Advisory Committee and therefore cannot offer further information in response.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5158
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Australia Public appointments Procurement USA Nuclear submarines
Link
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