HC Deb 23 November 1964 vol 702 c127W
63. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when the order will be placed for the new aircraft carrier.

73. Mr. McMaster

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made by Her Majesty's Government in respect of the proposal to place an order for a new aircraft carrier; and when invitations to tender for its construction will be issued to British shipbuilding yards.

Mr. Healey

Present plans are based on ordering this ship in 1966 in which case we would invite tenders in the early part of that year.