HC Deb 06 July 1987 vol 119 c36W
Mr. Macdonald

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the difference in cost between the lowest tender for the new Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to serve South Uist, Barra, Coll and Tiree and the successful tender from the Appledore Ferguson yard.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Details of tenders submitted are confidential, for commercial reasons.