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This region of the NIS site shows published records of UK government policy and parliamentary debates on nuclear weapons issues. It includes articles and links to the latest parliamentary debates; the views of media commentators and NGOs. The HANSARD section lists parliamentary questions and government ministers’ answers, which are a regular source of detailed information on all aspects of nuclear weapons manufacture, operations and military policy.

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Hansard on Trident missiles, 14th Oct 2008

2008-10-14 14:00

*14 Oct 2008 : Column 1018W*

Trident Missiles

*Mr. Hancock:* To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 29 September 2008, /Official Report,/ column 2440W, on Trident missiles, how many Trident warheads are either operationally available or undergoing maintenance. [225908]

*Mr. Hutton:* The UK has fewer than 160 operationally available Trident warheads. I am withholding further information as its release would, or would be likely to, prejudice national security