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Written question asked by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 December 2012. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 17 December 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the statement of 14 May 2012, Official Report, columns 261-4, on defence budget and transformation, what submarine capabilities form part of the Core Equipment Programme.

[132896]

Answer

The submarine capabilities in the Core Equipment Programme consist of current in-service capabilities plus the following equipment programmes and their support and training costs for which funding is allocated:

Astute Class submarines

Successor programme to replace the Vanguard Class submarines. The main investment decision is due in 2016.

Maritime Underwater Future Capability


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132896; 555 c612W
Session
2012-13
Related items
Defence Budget and Transformation
Monday, 14 May 2012
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Defence equipment Submarines
Link
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