HC Deb 28 April 1971 vol 816 cc152-3W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what negotiations he has had with the Government of the Irish Republic about compensation for the launch "Stork" and her accompanying launch; and what amount of compensation he will be seeking from that Government.

Mr. Anthony Royle

The Government of the Irish Republic have already offered to pay compensation for the damage. As my noble Friend the Minister of State for Defence stated in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Down, North (Mr. Kilfedder) on 26th April, the exact cost of making good the damage has still to be assessed.—[Vol. 816, c.52–31.]

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what protest he has lodged with the Government of the Republic of Ireland about the sinking of the Royal Naval launch "Stork" and the damage to an accompanying small launch in Baltimore Harbour, County Cork, recently.

Mr. Anthony Royle

I have nothing to add to the reply given by my hon. Friend, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to my hon. Friend the Member for Down, North (Mr. Kilfedder) on 26th April.—[Vol. 816, c.19.]