He said the treaties would deliver "a truly integrated aircraft carrier group" but dismissed suggestion that they would infringe on either country's sovereignty.

BBC: Cameron and Sarkozy hail UK-France defence treaties

But perhaps the most interesting thing about the statement was the suggestion that the group wants to make a deal.

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Mr Schreiber's suggestion that Volkswagen Group's plant in Bratislava might get the new Bentley is based on its proven ability to produce SUV models for other marques within the group, such as the Audi's Q7 and the Volkswagen Touareg.

BBC: Bentley considers assembling new model outside the UK

Climate Change Minister Stewart Stevenson immediately told the chamber the government would act on the Liberal Democrat suggestion to form a cross party short life working group to bring forward new targets, which would be scrutinised by the parliament.

BBC: Carbon emissions targets debate