Royal Navy: Aircraft Carriers

Debate between Lord Touhig and Earl of Minto

Monday 12th February 2024 Lords Chamber

[The Earl of Minto (Con)]

I am sure that all noble Lords will find that particular gentleman’s comments extraordinary. I assure all noble Lords that the Ministry of Defence is looking into all possibilities very seriously.

[Lord Touhig (Lab)]

My Lords, can I come back to the Question posed by my noble friend Lord West right at the beginning? In answer to my noble friend’s question about recovering some of the costs from the companies which built the carrier, the noble Earl said that the Government are involved in negotiations. Will he undertake to come back to the House and update us on these negotiations, so that we can see if we can get some of our money back?

[The Earl of Minto (Con)]

I am very happy to commit.