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<p>The SSN-AUKUS programme is currently in its design phase. A cost estimate will
be substantiated once Class size requirements have been agreed and the programme enters
its next phase, ready for manufacture.</p><p> </p><p>I can confirm that in financial
year (FY) 2022-23, the cost of in-service support and maintenance programmes for submarines
was £594 million. Due to commercial sensitivities and consolidated management information,
it is not possible to break out the cost of maintenance programmes from the cost of
total in service support.</p><p> </p><p>In FY 2022-23, the cost of His Majesty’s Naval
Base Clyde was £278 million, including all infrastructure costs.</p>
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