§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence who is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Polaris missiles; and what is the cost to the balance of payments of the work done by the United States of America.
§ Mr. HealeyThe Polaris missiles will be maintained at the Royal Naval Armament Depot, Coulport, but some specialised servicing may be done in the United States of America from 1971–72 onwards at a cost of around £½ million per annum.