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Written question asked by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2009. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Warships

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the Answer of 5 February 2009, Official Report, column 1407W, on warships, for what reason the requirements of the Royal Navy contract entitled Specialist Vessel Requirement S&MO CB/3193 were changed to a tugging contract after the tender had been awarded.
Answer

The tugging elements of the requirement for the provision of harbour support and coastal re-supply services to the Falkland Islands have not changed since they were specified in the invitations to tender that were issued in October 2008.[Continued in Column 2157W]


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
487 c2156W; 256670
Session
2008-09
Related items
Warships
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Warships
Link
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