HC Deb 27 October 1988 vol 139 c335W
63. Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what effect the recent strike at VSEL, Barrow has had on the progress of the Trident submarine building programme.

Mr. Sainsbury

Construction work at VSEL on the two Vanguard class submarines so far ordered was suspended throughout the strike; however some sub-contract work continued. I am currently awaiting detailed proposals from VSEL for recovery of the Vanguard class programme and remain confident that the planned in-service date for Trident will remain unaltered.