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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Plan to cut up nuclear submarines and scrap them in Plymouth will go public next year

Trafalgar-class submarinePlans to cut up and scrap nuclear submarines in Devonport are to be scrutinised by the public next autumn.

The Herald has learnt that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking to stage its public consultation next year over the controversial proposals.

The MoD is considering 12 sites for the storage of redundant submarines and just two, including Plymouth, for the more controversial dismantling work. Plymouth already refits, de-fuels and refuels submarines at Devonport Naval Base.

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