HC Deb 24 February 2003 vol 400 c298W
Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions since May 1997 the Royal Navy has not had at least one aircraft carrier immediately available for active service. [98229]

Mr. Ingram

There has not been an occasion since May 1997 when the Royal Navy has not had at least one aircraft carrier available for active service.

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