HC Deb 23 January 1968 vol 757 cc84-5W
92. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the total expenditure up to 30th November on the Polaris submarine programme; how much has been expended on the base at Gareloch; and what is his current estimate of the total expenditure likely to be incurred on these items.

Mr. Mason

Total capital expenditure up to 30th November, 1967, on the Polaris submarine programme is just over £200 million, including £32½ million on the Clyde Submarine Base. The total estimated capital costs are £350 million and £45 million respectively.