§ Mr. Platts-Millsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what was the purpose of the recent visit to Malta of the aircraft carrier "Franklin D. Roosevelt," the heavy cruiser "Albany," the cruisers "Province" and "Little Rock," the destroyers "Compton" and "Gainard" and the oiler "Canisteo," all of which are warships of the U.S. Mediterranean Fleet; and in what currency payment was made for the use of the harbour and port installations.
Mr. DugdaleAs the hon. Member has said, these ships are units of the United States Mediterranean Fleet. As such they paid a visit of courtesy and goodwill to Malta. Any payment for services rendered in these circumstances is made in dollars.