HC Deb 05 July 1995 vol 263 c246W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what financial contribution his Department made towards the lengthening of the Atlantic Conveyor in 1987. [31727]

Mr. Norris

None.

Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions have taken place between his Department and the Cunard Steamship Co., concerning the company's intention to sell off the Atlantic Conveyor to a foreign owner, replace the United Kingdom seafarers on board and remove it from the United Kingdom registry. [31909]

Mr. Norris

There have been no discussions with the Department.

Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what commitment his Department sought from Cunard Steamship Co. in respect of continued United Kingdom registration for the replacement vessel Atlantic Conveyor, prior to the Ministry of Defence making a financial contribution towards its construction. [31754]

Mr. Norris

None.

Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list militarily useful modification required to be made to the replacement Atlantic Conveyor during construction to enhance its defence capability; and what is the cost of each. [31753]

Mr. Soames

I have been asked to reply.

Militarily useful modifications made to the Atlantic Conveyor comprised: detached flight deck equipment and fittings, portable watertight bulkhead panels, aviation refuelling system, pipework to permit replenishment at sea, military communications equipment and PA system. The cost of the modifications were part of the contract with Cunard, details of which are commercially confidential.