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Recommendation 19
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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.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 18 October 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗