Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what notice is given to emergency services in advance of visits by nuclear convoys.

Police forces are always notified in advance of a convoy being routed through their area. Police forces may advise fire and rescue services of the presence of the convoy if it is moving into the vicinity of a fire service operation.

I am withholding specific information on the period of notice given to the emergency services as its disclosure would prejudice the capability, effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces.