§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated cost of converting the MV England to British registration; and what is the cost of purchasing the MV England from her Danish owners.
§ Sir George YoungThe initial cost of converting the ship to United Kingdom registration is approximately £40,000, but further modifications may be necessary on renewal of registration next year. The cost to Cunard, the shipping line concerned, of purchasing the ship was £2.7 million.