Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 28 May 2019.
Caroline Lucas
Green, Brighton, Pavilion
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the United Kingdom’s Future Nuclear Deterrent: The Dreadnought Programme 2017 Update to Parliament published 20 December 2017, what the procedure will be for taking the decision on replacing the warhead in this Parliament; if she will make it her policy for there to be a vote in Parliament on the decision; and if she will make a statement.
Penny Mordaunt
Minister for Women and Equalities, The Secretary of State for Defence
As set out in the 2017 and 2018 updates to Parliament, work is continuing to refine options and technical solutions to inform the Government's decision on replacing the warhead. We will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
Yes2 people think so
No7 people think not
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