Results 1-20 of 78 for trident speaker:John Reid

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Weapons (27 Apr 2006)

John Reid: The issue of the possible replacement of Trident has been raised on numerous occasions in the House of Commons, most recently during Defence questions on 27 February 2006, Official Report, column 15. I have also discussed this issue with the House of Commons Defence Committee on 1 November 2005. This work is at an extremely early stage and Ministers have not yet engaged in the process in...

Written Answers — Defence: Submarines (24 Apr 2006)

John Reid: ...not yet begun to consider the position on this issue in any detail and it would be inappropriate to speculate on the range of options that might be available and their potential costs. The term Trident II D5 (A) is not recognised by either the Ministry of Defence or the US Department of Defence as a current variant of the Trident D5 missiles.

Written Answers — Defence: Submarines (Astute Class) (19 Apr 2006)

John Reid: Work has been undertaken to keep options open in considering platforms to carry the Trident D5 missile in the longer term pending future decisions on any replacement for Trident. However, while decisions on any replacement for the Trident system are likely to be required in the current Parliament, they are still some way off. Initial preparatory work is being undertaken by officials on...

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Deterrence (21 Mar 2006)

John Reid: No decisions have yet been taken on any replacement for Trident. Preparatory work is being undertaken by officials on possible options for the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent, including on the costs involved. This work is still at an early stage and Ministers have not yet begun to consider the position on this issue in any detail. It is therefore premature to speculate on the range of...

Written Answers — Defence: Replacement Warhead (Aldermaston) (21 Mar 2006)

John Reid: ...in the 1998 Strategic Defence Review (supporting essay 5 paragraph 14"), we maintain a minimum capability at the Atomic Weapons Establishment to design and produce a replacement for the current Trident warhead, should that prove necessary. No decisions on any replacement for Trident have yet been taken.

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (21 Mar 2006)

John Reid: No decisions have yet been taken on any replacement for the Trident system. Officials have started work to prepare for these decisions, but this work is still at an early stage and Ministers have not yet begun to consider the position in any detail. It is therefore rather too early to speculate on the likely conclusions of this work.

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Deterrent (6 Mar 2006)

John Reid: No decisions have yet been taken on any replacement for Trident. Preparatory work is being undertaken by officials on possible options for the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent, including on the costs involved. Funding issues will be addressed, as required, in the normal way once we get closer to taking decisions.

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Deterrent (2 Mar 2006)

John Reid: No decisions have yet been taken on any replacement for Trident although these are likely to be required in the current Parliament. Preparatory work is being undertaken by officials in a number of departments on possible options for the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent. Ministers have not yet received advice on this issue.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Nuclear Deterrent (27 Feb 2006)

John Reid: The Government are committed to retaining our minimum nuclear deterrent, as currently represented by Trident, for the foreseeable future. No decisions have yet been taken on any replacement for our current system.

Written Answers — Defence: HELEN Laser (6 Feb 2006)

John Reid: ..., previously inaccessible temperature and pressure regimes akin to those actually obtained in a nuclear weapon. This was deemed essential to underwrite the continued safety and reliability of the Trident nuclear warhead stockpile in the nuclear test ban era. Accordingly, we shall be replacing HELEN—which has given 25 years of useful service—with the ORION laser, whose primary...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Nuclear Deterrence (23 Jan 2006)

John Reid: As our last manifesto made clear, our minimum nuclear deterrent capability, currently represented by Trident, is likely to remain a necessary element of our security while there continues to be any risk from the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and while other countries retain substantial nuclear arsenals.

Written Answers — Defence: UK Nuclear Deterrent (18 Jan 2006)

John Reid: Discussion and co-operation involving MOD officials, AWE personnel, and their US counterparts, on issues relating to stockpile stewardship and the maintenance of Trident, takes places regularly under the auspices of the 1958 US/UK Mutual Defence Agreement and the Polaris Sales Agreement (amended for Trident). The principal purpose of this co-operation is to help us to ensure the continued...

Defence Industrial Strategy (15 Dec 2005)

John Reid: ...continuity of capability. That is why the First Sea Lord, the Chief of the Naval Staff, said that yesterday's announcement was the best Christmas present that the Navy could have been given. On Trident, I have little to add to what I have already said. It is a very important discussion, but we want to take time to reflect on it. With all due respect to the hon. Gentleman, we have clearly...

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Weapons (14 Dec 2005)

John Reid: ...of nuclear weapons, and the certainty that a number of other countries will retain substantial nuclear arsenals, mean that our minimum nuclear deterrent capability, currently represented by Trident, is likely to remain a necessary element of our security." The Government are committed to retaining the independent nuclear deterrent.

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (7 Dec 2005)

John Reid: The issue of the possible replacement of Trident has been raised on numerous occasions in the House of Commons, most recently during defence questions on 14 November and the 'Defence in the UK' debate on 17 November. I also discussed this issue with the House of Commons Defence Committee on 1 November. Although decisions are likely to be necessary in the current Parliament they are still...

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (28 Nov 2005)

John Reid: In 2004–05, the capital and operating costs of the Trident nuclear deterrent, including the costs for the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston, were just under 4 per cent. of the Defence budget.

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Deterrent (21 Nov 2005)

John Reid: holding answer 9 November 2005 It is not Ministry of Defence policy to release details about the manufacture of Trident missiles, including discussions with other Governments, as this could prejudice national security and international relations.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Nuclear Deterrent (14 Nov 2005)

John Reid: ...policy staff in my Department, led by a senior civil servant, working on policy options for our nuclear deterrent. They consult and engage others, as necessary. No decisions on any replacement for Trident have been taken.

Written Answers — Defence: Nuclear Deterrent (9 Nov 2005)

John Reid: No decisions on any replacement for Trident have yet been taken. Initial preparatory work is being undertaken by officials on possible options for the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent beyond the current planned life of the Trident system. However, Ministers have not yet begun to consider the position on this issue in any detail. It is therefore premature to speculate on the merits of any...

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (7 Nov 2005)

John Reid: holding answer 27 October 2005 Trident submarine long overhaul period (refuel)s (LOP(R)s), formerly referred to as refits, are being undertaken progressively. The first LOP(R), on HMS Vanguard, has been completed and the second, on HMS Victorious, began in January 2005. The total cost of the LOP(R)s programme up to the end of the last financial year, rounded to the nearest £1 million is...