§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the (a) sea-going, and (b) coastal ships available to them and to local, port and other authorities, for such purposes as research, education, fishery protection, hydrography, meteorology, surveying, environmental monitoring, inspection, law enforcement (including customs, excise), cable-laying and repair, etc.; and, in each case, under whose financial control they are: and which, if any, are laid up.
§ Lord Brabazon of TaraThis information is not readily available in the form requested. I will write to the noble Lord.