§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all the mayors and officials of London boroughs who were invited to functions connected with the visit of HMS Invincible to London in June.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonI assume that the hon. Gentleman is referring to the charity banquet held aboard HMS Invincible by the White Ensign Association. Invitations for this function were issued by the association and it is not for me to comment on its guest list.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all the purposes of the visit by HMS Invincible to London in June.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonHMS Invincible's visit to London was a normal port visit providing rest and recreation to the ship's crew. While in London the ship was able to provide a venue for a charity banquet organised by the White Ensign Association.