§ Mr. HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which Government Department has commissioned HMS Alderney to follow the Shell flotilla towing the Brent Spar oil platform. [29183]
§ Mr. SoamesA Royal Navy ship has been deployed to the area of the Brent Spar flotilla by my Department in response to a request from the Department of Trade and Industry, reflecting a Government decision that the Royal Navy should monitor developments with the disposal operation.
§ Mr. HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if a financial contribution is being made by Shell towards the current voyage of HMS Alderney. [29184]
§ Mr. SoamesNo.