Trident Missiles

Mr. Cryer
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the increase in destructive power over Polaris represented by the deployment of Trident nuclear missiles; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury
I refer the hon. Member to paragraphs 6–11 of the essay entitled "The Minimum Deterrent" to be found on pages 39 to 42 of the "Statement on the Defence Estimates 1987".