HL Deb 21 February 2005 vol 669 c168WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the reported veto by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the construction of new aircraft carriers at Rosyth represents government policy. [HL969]

Lord Bach

There is no such veto.

Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the planned composition of the carrier air wing for the first of the new aircraft carriers. [HL1079]

Lord Bach

The composition of the future carrier air wing continues to be defined. However, the future carriers will have the potential to operate a flexible complement of air assets, centred on the Joint Combat Aircraft. The exact air wing composition at any one time will depend on the scale and type of operation.