HL Deb 13 October 1982 vol 434 c902WA
Lord Beswick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the total amount paid or payable to the Cunard Steam-Ship Company and/or subsidiary or associated companies in respect of participation of all kinds in the Falklands Islands operation.

Lord Cockfield

The amounts of the sums paid as compensation for the requisition of any particular ship to support the operation of the task force in the South Atlantic or to any particular company as a result of such requisitions are being treated as confidential to the companies concerned.