§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Lord Privy Seal if the United Kingdom's through-deck cruisers count as aircraft carriers for the purpose of the provisions of the Montreaux convention.
§ Sir Ian GilmourThe United Kingdom's Invincible class, previously described as through-deck cruisers, are now designated as anti-submarine warfare helicopter carriers. The British Government's view is that these vessels should be regarded as aircraft carriers for the purposes of the convention.