§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the budget for the refurbishment of facilities at Devonport; and if he estimates the work will be completed within budget. [30568]
§ Dr. ReidThe contracted target price range for the provision of refitting and refuelling facilities for nuclear submarines at Devonport is £335 million-£359 million. The figures relate both to the refurbishment of existing facilities and the provision of new facilities for Trident submarines. Under the terms of the contract Devonport Management Limited (DML) is incentivised to keep the costs as low as possible. The project is not due to complete until early next century, but there is no reasons to suppose that it will not be completed within budget.