Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 15 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 January 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 January 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the anticipated hull life of the Trafalgar class of submarines. - Includes figures.
- Answer
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Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the anticipated hull life of the Trafalgar class of submarines. [66667] Mr. Doug Henderson: The initial design life of Trafalgar class submarine hulls was 25 years, although there is sufficient margin to extend the life of the submarines as necessary, subject to monitoring to ensure the continuing safety of the submarines.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 66667; 323 c528W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Nuclear submarines Trafalgar class submarines
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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