HC Deb 07 November 2002 vol 392 c495W
Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what recent discussions ministers and officials have had with the French Government about French participation in the United Kingdom aircraft carrier programme; [76568]

(2) whether the possibility of France joining in the United Kingdom aircraft carrier programme will be a factor to be taken into account in the decision to award the contract to Thales or BAe Systems. [76567]

Dr. Moonie

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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