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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 June 2011. It was answered by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 June 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Trident Submarines

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 28 February, Official Report, column 82, on nuclear weapons, whether any part of the £59 million spent on United States high steam generators and technology contributed to the design of the PWR3 Trident reactor.
Answer

Of the £59 million, £25 million has contributed solely to the PWR3 reactor concept design work. The remaining £34 million was spent on work and technology in support of the wider next generation propulsion plant concept phase assessment and design work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60543; 530 c302W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Nuclear Weapons
Monday, 28 February 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Trident submarines
Link
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