Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 February 2011. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 February 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Nuclear Submarines
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what type of reactor his Department plans to order for the Trident replacement submarines.
- Answer
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It is planned that the Vanguard replacement submarine will be powered by a pressurised water reactor, as was the case with previous classes. The precise configuration of the reactor is under consideration as part of the Initial Gate decision.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 40545; 523 c805W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Trident submarines Nuclear submarines Trident
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