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Old 13th Feb 2008, 13:41
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LBGR
 
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Thus it would take at least 10 years and £450M
So soon and so cheap!! Impressive. That's progress for you .....
That of course is only the initial estimate, it is still subject to inflation, sucker-tax, un-forseen cock-ups on the contractors part and timeplan set backs. All of which the MOD will have to pay for.

Theres no final quote available but try doubling everything and you might be close.
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