HC Deb 31 July 1963 vol 682 c97W
113. Sir J. Maitland

asked the Minister of Defence if he will now make a statement on the provision of a new aircraft carrier.

114. Mr. G. R. Howard

asked the Minister of Defence when a decision to build a replacement for H.M.S. "Victorious" will be announced.

Mr. Thorneycroft

I would refer my hon. Friends to the statement I made on this subject yesterday.

Mr. McMaster

asked the Minister of Defence what plans Her Majesty's Government has to build new aircraft carriers; and when he expects work to commence on this programme.

Mr. Thorneycroft

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made yesterday. As regards the second part of the Question it is too early to say when the keel will actually be laid.