Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Heaton-Harris Excerpts
Monday 4th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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As I have told the hon. Gentleman before, the figure is approximately £3 billion of commitments so far on design and early lead items. I am racking my brains, and I think I can say to him that since I have been in this post, which is just over two years, I have received no representation against the renewal of Trident from any senior officer in the armed forces.

Chris Heaton-Harris Portrait Chris Heaton-Harris (Daventry) (Con)
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T3. What progress has my right hon. Friend made with the renegotiation of the aircraft carrier contract?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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Negotiations with the Aircraft Carrier Alliance are ongoing, but we believe they are close to reaching a conclusion. As soon as we have information to convey to the House, I will seek an early opportunity to make a statement.