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 whether steel for the substantial construction of the hull structure of the first boat of the Trident replacement programme will be made as a long-lead purchase prior to main gate.
- Answer
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Yes. The specialist high strength steel needed for the hull structure for the first boat is included as a long-lead item in the Initial Gate Business Case for the programme. This is due to the length of time needed for the mill run, that means that the order must be placed prior to Main Gate in order not to put at risk the in-service date.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 40547; 523 c805W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Trident submarines Nuclear submarines Trident
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