HC Deb 01 December 1983 vol 49 c591W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to receive a report from the Shipping Defence Advisory Council about shipping in the Falklands; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Pattie

No formal report is expected from the Shipping Defence Advisory Council on this subject. I would, however, refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Beverley (Sir P. Wall) on 28 October 1983.—[Vol. 47, c. 211–12.]

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why he is meeting the General Council of British Shipping in December about the provision of ships to the Falklands.

Mr. Pattie

No such meeting is planned.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why the report of Sea Scope, consultants on shipping in the Falklands, has been delayed.

Mr. Pattie

My Department is not responsible for any such report.