Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 19
19
Accepted
Paragraph: 88
Maintaining Faslane for nuclear deterrent recognised as crucial for UK and NATO.
Conclusion
The committee heard evidence during this inquiry of the need to maintain HM Naval Base Clyde as home to the Royal Navy’s nuclear-armed Vanguard 15 class submarines that form the UK’s Continuous At-Sea Deterrent, as well as the Astute Class of attack submarines. Whilst not all Members of the Committee support this view, we do recognise the serious implications for the UK and NATO should the nuclear fleet ever be removed from Faslane.
Government Response Summary
The government welcomes the committee's recognition of HM Naval Base Clyde's strategic importance, confirming it will remain the single operational home for Vanguard and Astute Class submarines, and that investment in it as the UK’s Submarine Centre of Specialisation continues.
Paragraph Reference:
88
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government welcomes the Committee’s recognition of the strategic importance of HM Naval Base Clyde to the defence and security of the UK and our NATO Allies, due to its location and as the base for the UK’s nuclear deterrent, which exists to deter the most extreme threats to our national and collective security. HM Naval Base Clyde will be the single operational home of the Vanguard and Astute Class Submarines and the Government continues to invest into it as the UK’s Submarine Centre of Specialisation.