§ 23. Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to introduce the SSN20 into service within the Royal Navy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleMy right hon. Friend announced on 25 July that we intend to maintain around 12 nuclear-powered submarines in service. Following the completion of feasibility studies for SSN20, we are considering the procurement plans needed to sustain this force level in the longer term.