Written question asked by Stephen Hepburn (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 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 progress with the future aircraft carrier programme; what changes have been made in the design specifications for the future aircraft carrier; what the value of the future aircraft carrier contract was (a) when it was awarded and (b) at the latest available date; what assessment he has made of the effect upon contractors of changes in design specifications for the future aircraft carrier. - Will write.

Answer: 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 413 c1264W;413 c1261W; 140225;140226;140227;140253
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Contracts Design Expenditure Procurement Shipbuilding Aircraft carriers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk