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Dreadnought Class Nuclear Submarine

Monday 1 February 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The 2020 annual update to Parliament provides details on the progress of the Dreadnought submarine programme.
  • The programme is on track to deliver the first of class in the early 2030s.
  • The Minister acknowledged the importance of the nuclear deterrent and thanked those involved in both the Dreadnought programme and the Vanguard boats.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Simon Clarke Con
Defence
Context

The MP inquired about the progress of the Dreadnought class nuclear submarine, a critical defence project.

Question

What progress is being made on the development of the Dreadnought class nuclear submarine; and when he plans for the first of that class to enter service.

Answer from Ben Wallace

The 2020 annual update to Parliament on the United Kingdom's future nuclear deterrent provides progress details on the Dreadnought submarine programme. The programme remains on track to deliver the first of class in the early 2030s, underpinned by around 30,000 defence nuclear enterprise jobs across the United Kingdom.

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Q2 Simon Clarke Con
Defence
Context

The MP thanked the Minister for his previous answer on Dreadnought programme progress and emphasised maintaining peace through strength.

Question

I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. We live in uncertain times and should always maintain peace through strength, of which the nuclear deterrent is the best example. Will he join me in thanking all those involved in both delivering the Dreadnought programme and operating the Vanguard boats with such dedication and skill in the intervening period until they are replaced?

Answer from Ben Wallace

Continuous at-sea deterrence has kept us safe for more than 50 years. I recognise and thank all the personnel involved and their families for the tremendous sacrifices they make, and I am proud of all our Royal Navy and industrial partners for delivering this very important Government commitment.

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