HC Deb 14 July 1983 vol 45 c416W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence for what purposes the vessel Herta Maersk, chartered by his Department, is being used.

Mr. Stanley

For the carriage of drinking water.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for De fence why Captain Hans Kristensen, captain of the vessel Herta Maersk chartered by his Department, was not informed of the destination of his ship in May when taking on a cargo of water in Port Auckland, New Zealand.

Mr. Stanley

He was.