§ 89. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Defence to what extent he discussed with Mr. McNamara the question of substituting Polaris for Skybolt; and what estimates he has been given of the price the British Government would be charged for an fleet of Polaris submarines for the independent nuclear deterrent.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftOn the first part of this Question I have nothing to add to the statement that I have already made to the House. As regards costs, discussions with the U.S. Government have not reached the stage at which the detailed discussion of alternatives to Skybolt would be appropriate.