HC Deb 05 April 1982 vol 21 c243W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy in relation to the use of scientific survey ships forming part of the British Antarctic survey as weapons of defence in areas such as the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Blaker

The ships of the British Antarctic Survey act in a scientific capacity and do not fall within the responsibilities of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.