§ Mr. David Huntasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will arrange for HMS "Ark Royal" to visit Birkenhead, where she was built, on her farewell trip in view of the considerable public demand for such a visit in the area.
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§ Mr. DuffyI am sorry to disappoint the hon. Member and his constituents, but planned operational commitments will preclude a visit by HMS "Ark Royal" to Birkenhead before she pays off at the end of the year.