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Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the procurement of replacements for the Invincible class carriers; and when a decision on replacement of the class is expected to be made. [9421]
Mr. Spellar
The requirement to provide platforms to support maritime fixed-wing air power beyond the projected lives of the current Invincible class carriers will be considered as part of the strategic defence review.