§ 21. Mr. W. Edwardsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if the specification for the next class of aircraft carrier includes the requirement to operate vertical take-off and landing.
§ Mr. R. AllanI am afraid that I cannot disclose details of the Admiralty's plans for future aircraft carriers. I can say, however, that the development and possibilities of vertical take-off and landing are kept very much in mind.