HC Deb 11 June 1982 vol 25 c171W
Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if, in order to have available two landing decks and one carrier refitting, he will now retain HMS "Invincible".

Mr. Blaker

The Government will be making a rapid assessment of the proposed sale of HMS "Invincible" in the light of the recent offer by the Prime Minister of Australia as soon as events in the South Atlantic permit.