Roll-on/roll-off Ferries (Hansard, 8 July 1997)

HC Deb 08 July 1997 vol 297 c422W 422W

§ Mr. Key
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if contracts have been signed for the purchase of two roll-on/roll-off ferries by his Department. [6758]

§ Mr. Spellar
No contracts have been signed for the purchase of roll-on/roll-off ferries in support of the Joint Rapid Deployment Force (JRDF). Discussions with industry are underway and an announcement will be made as soon as possible once a decision is reached.