HL Deb 20 March 1997 vol 579 cc90-1WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How contributions towards costs are calculated from companies involved in defence industry promotional events on board Her Majesty's ships, and what is to be the total amount received from the nearly one hundred firms renting space and facilities on Her Majesty's ships engaged in Ocean Wave.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe)

Participating companies contribute towards the additional cost of mounting defence industry days on board Her Majesty's ships. These costs normally include catering and the hire of equipment, such as awnings, used by the exhibitors. No charge is made for the rental of space. Final receipts from companies taking part in events related to OCEAN WAVE 97 are not known, as details of the companies participating in some of the later events have yet to be finalised; it is estimated that receipts will be in the region of £60,000.