§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all contracts awarded for construction work at the NATO mooring and support depot, Fairlie, since 1979, including for each contract(a) the commencement and completion dates, (b) the nature and purpose of the construction, (c) the name of the prime contractor and (d) the value of the contracts.
§ Mr. SainsburyA number of construction contracts have been awarded during this period and it is not possible to provide much of this information in the detail requested
30Wat the Royal Naval armament depot, Beith, since 1979, including for each contract (a) the commencement and completion dates, (b) the nature and purpose of the construction, (c) the name of the prime contractor and (d) the value of the contract.
§ Mr. SainsburyA large number of construction contracts have been awarded during this period and it is not possible to provide much of this information without disproportionate effort. The following information is available for major construction contracts in the last three years:
without disproportionate effort. However, the following information is available for major construction contracts in the last three years:
- Description—Improvements to fender units
- Start date—November 1985
- Completion date—July 1986
- Prime Contractor—Kier (Scotland) Ltd.
It is not our practice to reveal detailed contract prices which remain a matter of confidence between the Department and the contractor.
In addition, minor works valued at £200,000 were undertaken between April 1978 and March 1987.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the functions and activities of the NATO mooring and support depot, Fairlie.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe depot is used for the maintenance of moorings, storage of salvage equipment and as a logistic support base for vessels of NATO nations operating in the Clyde area.