Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Coaker on 17 October (HL10809), whether they will now answer the question put, namely what progress they have made in providing the United Kingdom with the ability to deliver airborne nuclear weapons, and what is the projected timetable of such capability.

Further details on the delivery of defence capabilities and timelines will be published in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan. This includes details relating to the acquisition of the 12 F-35A aircraft which the UK will contribute to NATO’s dual capable aircraft nuclear mission.