HC Deb 02 December 1988 vol 142 c415W
Mr. Skinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the latest estimate for the cost of Trident; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

The current estimate for Trident is £9,043 million at 1987–88 prices and on exchange rate of £1 = $1.62. As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State told the House on 29 November, a revised estimate will be announced early next year.