HC Deb 25 March 1993 vol 221 c651W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if any decision has yet been taken on the number of missiles that will be deployed on each Trident submarine.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The deterrent, capability to be deployed when Trident is in service from the mid-1990s onwards will be decided in the light of circumstances at the time.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if there is a requirement to test fire United Kingdom Trident missiles.

Mr. Aitken

There is a requirement to test fire United Kingdom Trident missiles in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the United Kingdom strategic nuclear deterrent.