§ Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Defence what expenditure has already been incurred on design and long lead items for the T 2400 class submarine; and when he expects the order for the first boat to be placed.
§ Mr. PattieSome £7 million has now been committed on design and development and on long lead items for the T 2400 submarine, excluding work on associated weapons systems. As far as the order date is concerned, I have nothing to add to my reply of 7 July.—[Vol. 7, c.122.]