Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 18 Rhagfyr 1973.
Is it not likely that these aircraft will be operating in the American, Spanish and even the French navies before operating in the Royal Navy? Is my hon. Friend aware that many people feel that these command cruisers will be a waste of money unless they operate with V/STOL aircraft? When will he be in a position to make a statement?