§ 13. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence why there are eight suites for officers of flag rank in the recently built through-deck cruiser which cost £215 million.
§ Mr. SpeedThe ship will normally carry a flag officer to exercise command of a NATO task group: in consequence one admiral's suite has been provided. The latest estimated cost of HMS "Invincible" is £175 million, including £19 million for first-of-class costs.