Written question asked by Lord Walney (Labour) on Monday, 6 September 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 September 2010. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 September 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Trident

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many staff are employed on the Trident Value for Money review;

Answer: Two members of staff are employed full time on the Trident Value for Money review, with a number of other Ministry of Defence staff providing significant input to the review within the scope of their existing posts.As at the end of August, the total cost of both officials assigned full time on the Trident Value for Money review is approximately £70,000. The final staff cost is estimated to be approximately £120,000.In addition, there has been some expenditure on external assistance and technical consultancy for the Value for Money review and linked aspects of the Strategic Defence and Security Review. It has not been possible, in the time available, to determine the precise amount attributable to the Trident Value for Money review and I will write to the hon. Member in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 14334; 515 c626W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Trident
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Notes: Further information given on 7 December 2010 at 520 c226-7W
Subjects: Trident
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