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Written question asked by Tessa Munt (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 September 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 September 2010. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 September 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Trident

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish studies (a) commissioned and (b) undertaken by his Department on the (i) financial costs and (ii) potential savings associated with an extension of the life of the Vanguard submarines beyond five years, in advance of the publication of the value for money review of Trident; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The value for money review was tasked with examining the programme timetable for the introduction into service of the next generation ballistic missile submarines. It will be considered by the National Security Council. The Council's conclusions will inform the Strategic Defence and Security Review and the comprehensive spending review, which will be published in the autumn.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15295; 515 c1140-1W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Trident
Link
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