§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on work of the underwater recovery vessel chartered from Aberdeen on 13 April and the underwater recovery vessel chartered from Charlestown, United States of America, on 26 May.
§ Mr. BlakerThe vessels referred to by the hon. Member are two oilrig support and maintenance ships, the "Stena Seaspread" and "Stena Inspector". The "Stena Seaspread" was originally requisitioned as a forward repair ship but is now on charter as a diving support vessel. The "Stena Inspector" continues to serve as a forward repair ship.