HC Deb 15 July 1980 vol 988 c501W
Miss Maynard

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is now able to estimate the cost of Trident.

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the purchase price of the Trident ballistic missile; and what will be the running costs for 10 years.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the total costs of replacing the Polaris nuclear deterrent by Trident at current prices; and what is the period of time over which this would be spread.

Mr. McKelvey

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of the installation of Trident; and what is the estimated cost of its retention and maintenance over the next five years.

Mr. Pym

I hope to make a statement later this afternoon.

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