HC Deb 29 June 1987 vol 118 c21W
69. Dr. Codman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects a contract to he awarded to a United Kingdom shipyard for the construction of a replacement vessel for the St. Helena service.

Mr. Chris Patten

Tender documents have been issued to a number of shipbuilding firms which are preparing bids for the construction of the vessel. The closing date for receipt of bids is 3 August. A contract will be awarded by the St. Helena Government as soon as possible thereafter.

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