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Written question asked by David Jamieson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
In what circumstances the United States Government has powers to commandeer assets owned by Brown and Root at Devonport Dockyard. - None. (Holding answer 16 July 1996).
Answer

Mr. Jamieson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence in what circumstances the United States Government have powers to commandeer assets owned by Brown and Root at Devonport dockyard.[37606] Mr. Arbuthnot: [holding answer 16 July 1996]: None.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37606; 281 c536W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Contracts USA Devonport Dockyard Brown and Root