Astute Class Submarines

Defence written question – answered at on 27 October 2010.

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Photo of Ian Davidson Ian Davidson Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee, Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost is of the seventh Astute-class submarine.

Photo of Peter Luff Peter Luff The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence

On 19 October 2010, the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) (Cm7948) confirmed the Department's intention to purchase the seventh Astute class submarine. It also stated that the Department will work with British industry to improve efficiency and optimise its capacity to build and support submarines.

The outcome of this work will inform the procurement costs and in-service dates for the Astute class submarines, including boat 7. It will not be possible to confirm this information until it has been approved through the Department's and HM Treasury's formal investment approvals processes.

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