§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the plan to reduce the size of the two Royal Navy aircraft carriers. [144685]
§ Mr. IngramFinal decisions have yet to be taken on the main specifications for CVF. The programme is currently in its Assessment Phase, which is aimed at increasing the maturity of the design as well as optimising capability and value for money. The size of the vessels will continue to evolve as the design matures to meet the required capability.