Submarines (Hansard, 21 July 1998)

HC Deb 21 July 1998 vol 316 c478W 478W

§ Mr. Key
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he intends to place a firm order for two further Astute Class submarines. [51063]

§ Mr. Spellar
On current plans, we expect to place an order for two new Astute Class submarines early in the next century.