§ Mr. Speedasked the Secretary of State for Defence if any discussions have taken place between his Department and the Government of any other country regarding the possible disposal of HMS "Invincible".
§ Mr. PattieI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Ruislip-Northwood (Mr. Wilkinson) on 29 October 1981.—[Vol. 10, c.464.] Other countries are, of course, aware of our plans for the "Invincible" class, but no detailed discussions have taken place.