HC Deb 15 January 1980 vol 976 c709W
13. Mr. Dalyell

asked 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. Speed

The 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.

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