HC Deb 16 July 1971 vol 821 c167W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Minister of State for Defence what he estimates to be the capital value of the Fishery Protection Squadron.

Mr. Kirk

The six vessels at present making up the Fishery Protection Squadron cost over £3 million to build over 10 years ago. Their depreciated current value, even allowing for subsequent refits and improvements, would be well below that figure. Their replacement cost would be a good deal higher.

Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Minister of State for Defence what are the annual operational costs of the Fishery Protection Squadron.

Mr. Kirk

Between £1.0 million and £1.1 million.