HC Deb 25 January 1977 vol 924 c514W
27. Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about progress on the construction of the through-deck cruiser programme.

Dr. Gilbert

Two ASW cruisers are now under construction for the Royal Navy. HMS "Invincible" will be launched in May this year. HMS "Illustrious" was ordered last May, and is at an early stage of building.

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