MPs debate Trident Alternatives Review

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, moved the motion for debate:

"That this House has considered the Trident Alternatives Review."

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Background: Trident Alternatives Review

The Trident Alternatives Review is the Government's programme to replace the UK’s nuclear deterrent from 2028 onwards.

• GOV:UK: Trident Alternatives Review [external site]

House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.

• Read Commons Library briefing paper: Update on the Trident Successor Programme

Documents relevant to the debate

• GOV.UK: The Future of the United Kingdom's Nuclear Deterrent
• GOV.UK: Securing Britain in an Age of Uncertainty: The Strategic Defence and Security Review
• GOV.UK: The United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent: The Submarine Initial Gate Parliamentary Report
• GOV.UK: The United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent: 2012 Update to Parliament

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