§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Minister of State for Defence whether it is proposed to continue the current building programme of nuclear-powered submarines.
§ Mr. KirkI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given today to the right hon. Member for Birkenhead (Mr. Dell).
§ Mr. Dellasked the Minister of State for Defence when he proposes to make a statement on the future nuclear-powered hunter/killer submarine building programme.
§ Mr. KirkThe option to increase the rate of build of hunter/killer submarines remains open. The existing build programme will be maintained for the present426W time and will be kept under review in the light of priorities within Fleet requirements.