HC Deb 12 December 1966 vol 738 c27W
Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the expenditure on the Polaris submarine programme up to 31st December, 1966; and how much the sum is now likely to be by the time the submarines are completed.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

£155 million and £370 million respectively.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence who are the members of the executive in charge of the Polaris submarine programme; and what are their salaries.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

Vice-Admiral Sir Hugh Mackenzie—the Chief Polaris Executive—and Mr. Rowland Baker—the Technical Director. Their salaries are 284 shillings a day and £5,500 a year respectively.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the total expenditure on the Polaris submarine school at Faslane up to 31st December, 1966.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

£6½ million from Defence Votes.