§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will now make a statement about the outcome of the negotiations, which began on 31st January last, with Vale Investments Limited concerning the bill for the blasting of Beaucette Quarry, Guernsey; and what has been the cost to public funds of the negotiations.
§ Mr. HattersleyI will write to the hon. Member when the matter has been settled. No identifiable extra costs have been incurred.