§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many SSBNs are operational; and what refit, maintenance and lay up periods he expects each vessel to have in the next two years. [76358]
§ Mr. IngramThree SSBNs are currently operational. On current plans, no SSBNs will be laid up over the next two years. The refit and maintenance planned to be undertaken at varying times during the next two years is as follows:
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