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21.
Mr. Cryer
asked the Secretaryof State for Defence what is the most recent estimate of the cost of a replacement for Polaris.
Mr. Pym
As I indicated earlier in answer to the hon. Member for Salford, East (Mr. Allaun), the Government have not yet made a decision on a successor to Polaris. Obviously the cost of a possible successor varies between the options and is a factor in choosing between them.
22.
Mr. van Straubenzee
asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be able to announce a decision on the replacing of Great Britain's Polaris submarines.
Mr. Pym
Within the next few months.