HC Deb 16 June 1997 vol 296 c37W
Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions what was the cost to public funds of the diving suit and accoutrements he wore on 8 June off St. Mary's Island. [3523]

Mr. Prescott

None, unlike the asking and answering of this question. The diving equipment was kindly loaned to me at no cost to the public, and my dive highlights this Government's belief that actions, not words, will protect our seas into the next century.