HC Deb 21 July 1998 vol 316 c478W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the in-service date of the four additional roll-on roll-off container ships he intends to purchase. [51071]

Mr. Spellar

It is anticipated that the four additional roll-on roll-off ships will be available for operational service from 2000. Options for the procurement of these vessels are currently being considered.