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But the Government have given no indication that on day one of the next Labour Government—or on any other day—they intend possibly to activate the clauses, whereas the shadow Minister has indicated to the unions that on day one the Conservatives intend to examine the break clauses. It is perfectly clear that that is the position. The work force went away aghast at the Conservatives' position. They were, I must say, much happier with the position of the Liberals who, on this matter at least—if only on this matter—seem to be a much nicer lot altogether. They said quite clearly that they were committed to the future of the aircraft carriers.