HC Deb 06 June 1997 vol 295 c255W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what negotiations(a) have been held and (b) are proposed with the Indian Government about the purchase of a Harrier carrier; and what related sales would ensue from such a sale. [1886]

Mr. Spellar

No negotiations have taken place between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of India about the purchase of a Harrier carrier, and none is planned. Currently, no Royal Navy ships of this type are available for disposal, nor will any be in the foreseeable future.