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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 June 2011. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Trident

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the study to review the costs, feasibility and credibility of alternative systems and postures to the Trident missile delivery system will include the use of deterrents such as the intelligence services, Special Forces, or other capabilities available in the defence and security economy.
Answer

[holding answer 22 June 2011]: No. The purpose of the study is to examine alternative forms of nuclear deterrence, including alternative delivery systems and platforms, and to analyse their potential risks, benefits, and feasibility.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60883; 530 c675W
Session
2010-12
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Link
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