§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why the Crown Agents chartered a Qatar flag animal carrier, the Dina Khalaf, to take livestock from Poole harbour. Dorset, to the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. RaisonAll the costs of providing this consignment of livestock to the Falkland Islands are being met by the Falkland Islands appeal, which sought assistance from the Crown Agents in arranging procurement and shipping. Following extensive inquiries, the Government freight agent identified the Dina Khalaf as the only vessel which met the specialised requirements for the cargo and which could be chartered within the financial ceiling set by the Trustees of the Appeal.