Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the annual income generated by the Hydrographic Office through chart sales in each year since 1980; and what proportion are exports;
(2) what resources will be dedicated to the metrification of maritime charts within the Hydrographic Office:
(3) whether the metrification of maritime charts will be completed by 1999.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThese are matters for the chief executive of the Hydrographic Office Defence Support Agency. I have asked him to write to the hon. Gentleman.