HL Deb 24 February 2005 vol 669 c228WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their current best estimate of the in-service date for the two new aircraft carriers. [HL1077]

Lord Bach

Our target in-service dates for the two future aircraft carriers remain 2012 and 2015. But in-service dates will not be formally set until main gate investment decision.