§ 46. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how long the Cenago cargo ship Merchant Providence spent at Las Palmas en route for the Falkland Islands, and why; and what compensation will be paid.
§ Sir George YoungThe Merchant Providence spent seven days in Las Palmas to undergo repairs to faults which occured when the ship was en route for the Falklands. Any costs relating to this matter are the responsibility of the contractor Laing-Mowlem-Amey Roadstone Construction Joint Venture and Cenargo Ltd. the ship's then owners.