§ 40. Mr. Woodnuttasked the Secretary of State for Defence to whom the floating dock in Malta was sold; on what date it was sold; and what amount was received by his Department in respect of the sale.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe tender by Messrs. Bajada & Son Ltd. was accepted on 10th September, 1964. It is not the practice to disclose the price paid in transactions of this nature.
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§ 41. Mr. Woodnuttasked the Secretary of State for Defence what amount was received by his Department by way of rent for the use of the floating dock at Malta in respect of each of the six-month periods ended 15th August, 1962, 15th February, 1963, 15th August, 1963, 15th February, 1964, and 15th August, 1964; and on what basis the rent was calculated.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe rent for this dock was based on the best terms which could be negotiated at the time. It would be contrary to normal practice to furnish information about the precise charges agreed with commercial firms.