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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Weapons: Procurement

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 18 June 2026 to question 10074 on Nuclear Weapons: Procurement, what his Department's planned timetable is for completing their part in the development of cost estimates regarding the Astraea programme.

Answer

Given the significant work involved in developing a new warhead, I do not expect that we will be in a position to complete costs estimates in this Parliament as the hon. Gentleman has requested. This is a multi-decade programme to support our nuclear deterrent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11270
Session
2026-27
Related items
Nuclear Weapons: Procurement
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Procurement
Link
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