Written question asked by Jo Stevens (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2017. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 November 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Trident
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the (a) safety, (b) affordability and (c) strategic relevance of the trident nuclear weapons system will be considered as part of the national security capability review.
- Answer
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On 18 July 2016, Parliament decisively supported our commitment to maintain the UK's independent nuclear deterrent. That decision has been taken, and it is not under consideration as part of the National Security Capability Review.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 114665
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- National security Reviews Trident National Security Capability Review
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