§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of the naming ceremony for the Trident nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard in Barrow on 30 April.
§ Mr. AitkenThe full cost of the naming ceremony for HMS Vanguard is a matter for the shipbuilder, Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. In accordance with the established practice, the Ministry of Defence made a contribution towards the April 30 ceremony's cost. This will not exceed £45,000.