§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what programme of hydrography is currently being carried out in the Antarctic by HMS Endurance; what policy is being pursued in conjunction with the International Hydrographic Bureau to co-ordinate information from Admiralty charts with those produced by other countries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonHMS Endurance undertakes annual hydrographic surveys of the western shores of the Antarctic peninsula. The Ministry of Defence supplies details of hydrographic work carried out by the United Kingdom to the International Hydrographic Bureau. The information is then re-published in the "International Hydrographic Bulletin", which is available to all hydrographic offices. Should any of the latter require further information, they may contact the hydrographer direct.