§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what would be the expected savings on the cancellation at this stage of the fourth Trident submarine.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkIt is difficult to quantify accurately the savings that would result because a contract has yet to be placed. It is estimated that savings in the order of £500 million would result if it were decided at this stage not to proceed with the planned order for the fourth Vanguard class submarine.