Trident Alternatives Review

Part of Business of the House – in the House of Commons at 7:52 pm on 17 July 2013.

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Photo of Kevan Jones Kevan Jones Shadow Minister (Defence) 7:52, 17 July 2013

I think that the right hon. and learned Gentleman has had enough time, and the time is limited.

There was another option that was deemed unworthy of examination by what is otherwise a thorough and forensic document: sending two unarmed submarines out on patrol with the intention of stepping up our posture in a time of crisis. That is the policy the Chief Secretary has just proposed.