Nuclear Defence Policy

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 15 Ebrill 1986.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr George Younger Mr George Younger , Ayr 12:00, 15 Ebrill 1986

Excluding service men and headquarters civilian staff, some 11,000 people are employed by the Ministry of Defence in general nuclear weapons-related activities. In addition, over the period of its procurement, the Trident project will account for an average of 8,500 direct and 6,500 indirect jobs in the United Kingdom. Further employment results from extramural work in support of the general defence nuclear programme.