(9 years, 10 months ago)
Commons ChamberI am sorry that my hon. Friend, who has some experience of these matters, does not attach the importance to continuing the deterrent that we do. Of course, the costs of the deterrent are spread over a number of years. As I have said, successive Governments in office have, every time they have re-examined the need for the deterrent, committed to continuing it.
6. What progress his Department has made on delivering the defence equipment plan.