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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 December 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Astute Class Submarines

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to assess whether an 8th Astute class submarine could be built prior to the first successor submarine being named.

Answer

The Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 reaffirmed the Government's plans for seven Astute Class submarines and four ballistic missile submarines, of which the first of class has been named Dreadnought.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4094
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Procurement Shipbuilding Trident submarines Astute class submarines
Link
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