§ Mr. Thorneycroftasked the Minister of Defence whether he has now decided to go forward with the development of a British nuclear submarine; what is the cost of this development; and what would be the cost of these submarines on completion.
§ Mr. WatkinsonNo order for a British nuclear submarine has yet been placed but, as announced in paragraph 34 of Cmnd. 952, an order is expected to be placed this year. It is not customary to announce in advance the estimated cost of ships to be constructed or under construction.