§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to complete his consideration of the arrangements for refitting and servicing Trident submarines; if he will make the outcome public through an oral statement in the House; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenConsideration of the options for the future arrangements for refitting Trident submarines is continuing. I hope that we shall be in a position to announce proposals before the end of the year. The House will be kept informed.