§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why the latest fisheries research vessel is not to be built in the Appledore shipyard.
§ Mr. MacGregorA full evaluation was made of competing bids for the latest fisheries research vessel. Shipyards were visited and assessments made of, among other things, design capability, construction standards and previous experience. On this basis, the contract was awarded to Ferguson-Ailsa Ltd.