Aircraft Carriers

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 February 2000.

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Photo of Mr Barry Jones Mr Barry Jones Labour, Alyn and Deeside 12:00, 21 February 2000

Will my right hon. Friend explain the strategic thinking behind the decision to build 40,000 and 50,000-tonners, and set out the consequences for naval planning? What are the employment and industrial consequences for our regional shipyards? Will my right hon. Friend explain the timing and say when the decision will be implemented? On a less serious note, will one of those great aircraft carriers take the A400M? We do not want the C-17; we want the A400M heavy lifter.