To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much had been spent on the submarine dismantling project on the latest date for which figures are available. (301596)

Up to and including 31 March 2009, the latest date for which figures are available, spending on the Submarine Dismantling Project had been £3.15 million, excluding staff costs.

At this time the project was still known as the ISOLUS (Interim Storage of Laid-Up Submarines) project.