HC Deb 20 November 2003 vol 413 cc1260-1W
Harry Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the estimated date of delivery is of the first ship in the future aircraft carrier project; and in which financial year peak procurement expenditure is expected to fall. [110264]

Mr. Ingram

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

Mr. Hepburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will make a statement on progress with the future aircraft carrier programme; [140225]

(2) what changes have been made in the design specifications for the future aircraft carrier; [140226]

(3) what the value of the future aircraft carrier contract was (a) when it was awarded and (b) at the latest available date; [140227]

(4) what assessment he has made of the effect upon contractors of changes in design specifications for the future aircraft carrier. [140253]

Mr. Ingram

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