HC Deb 27 April 1966 vol 727 cc21-2W
48. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent the increase in the price of copper will increase the cost of a Polaris submarine.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

The effect on the cost of these submarines is expected to be negligible.

49. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how the increase in the price of copper will increase the cost of defence.

Mr. Healey

It is much to early to say, but in relation to defence expenditure as a whole the increase is not likely to be significant.