New Aircraft Carrier

HC Deb 01 August 1963 vol 682 cc167-8W

Mr. Walla

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty when it is proposed to lay down the new aircraft carrier designed to replace "Victorious" and "Ark Royal".

Mr. Hay

As my right hon. Friend the Minister of Defence said yesterday [Volume 682, Column 97], it is too early yet to say when the keel will actually be laid. There is a great deal to be done first, from the completion of design work both inside and outside the Admiralty to the inviting and examining of tenders.