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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gordon Prentice (Labour). It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Deterrent

Question
How many civil servants in his Department are working on policy for replacing Trident, broken down by grade.
Answer

There are five full-time policy staff in my Department, led by a senior civil servant, working on policy options for our nuclear deterrent. They consult and engage others, as necessary. No decisions on any replacement for Trident have been taken.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
439 c692 
27274 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Nuclear Deterrent
Monday, 14 November 2005
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Nuclear Deterrent
Wednesday, 29 March 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Civil servants Nuclear weapons Staff Nuclear disarmament Ministry of Defence Trident missiles
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk