§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give details of the tonnage, facilities, and scientific capability of the research ship "John Murray"; and if he will give details of the future research ship programme.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsThe R.R.S. "John Murray" has a displacement of 560 tons with a top speed of 12 knots and a range of 5,000 miles. She is suited primarily for work on the continental shelf and has accommodation for 8 scientists. I am writing to my hon. Friend with details of the research ship programmes.