Royal Navy: Aircraft Carriers Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence
Monday 12th February 2024

(10 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Minto Portrait The Earl of Minto (Con)
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I thank my noble friend for that. I certainly will; the question of procurement is a deep and difficult one to get your hands around, but it is certainly something we should all take very seriously.

Baroness Northover Portrait Baroness Northover (LD)
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My Lords, in the light of this discussion, and the usual concerns of the noble Lord, Lord West, what discussions are the Government and the Ministry of Defence having, in the light of the comments from a potential presidential candidate in the United States about backing off from NATO or potentially encouraging Russia to attack certain NATO members?

Earl of Minto Portrait The Earl of Minto (Con)
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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.