Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the Future Aircraft Carrier programme.
- Answer
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Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the Future Aircraft Carrier programme. [79268] Dr. Moonie: The Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) programme is progressing well and the recent announcement of the innovative adaptable design is evidence of this. Risk reduction and design work is continuing and we remain on course to select our preferred contractor early next year and approve investment in the build programme at the end of 2003. The In Service Dates of the two ships remain 2012 and 2015 respectively.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 392 c459W;392 c471W; 79268
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Contracts Design Defence equipment Procurement Aircraft carriers
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