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Written question asked by Lord Trefgarne (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 7 June 2010.


Trident

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the annual cost of maintaining the Trident submarine fleet, including missiles.
Answer

Annual expenditure for capital and running costs of the nuclear deterrent, which includes the Trident D5 missiles, is around 5 to 6 per cent of the defence budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103; 719 c28WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Expenditure Trident
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk