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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Trident

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the initial gate decision on Trident replacement has been delayed until after the forthcoming Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Defence Board will consider the work required during the Concept Phase work later this year. There has been no decision to delay Initial Gate because of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in May 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c377W; 295105
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Trident
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk