Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 9536

Rosyth Dockyard: Nuclear Submarines

Tabled: 16 October 2024

Answered: 23 October 2024

Named Day

Question

Christine Jardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to (a) ensure the safety of and (b) mitigate potential risks posed by the decommissioning of nuclear submarines at Rosyth Royal Dockyard for surrounding residential areas.

Answer

Maria Eagle

All the submarines currently stored at Rosyth have already been defueled, which has significantly reduced overall potential risk. Further, steps include contractual requirements with Babcock International around safety and environmental factors. These inc...

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