HC Deb 08 July 1991 vol 194 c283W
Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the companies exhibiting products or services at the Royal Navy equipment exhibition being held in Portsmouth in September.

Mr. Alan Clark

It is our practice not to provide such a list until the exhibition catalogue is published.

Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many visitors are expected at the Royal Navy equipment exhibition in Portsmouth from 1 to 6 September.

Mr. Alan Clark

Based on previous attendances, we would expect a total of around 20,000 visitors.

Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of organising the Royal Navy equipment exhibition being held in Portsmouth from 1 to 6 September, including the salaries of the military personnel.

Mr. Alan Clark

All additional costs incurred in relation to the exhibition will be recovered from participating companies.

Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many military personnel will be on duty during the Royal Navy equipment exhibition in Portsmouth in September.

Mr. Alan Clark

One hundred and seventy-seven military personnel will be on duty during the Royal Navy equipment exhibition.

Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who will be opening the Royal Navy equipment exhibition in September.

Mr. Alan Clark

This has not yet been decided.