Written question asked by Michael Colvin (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 1995. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

For what military requirements two ferry vessels are required as set out in Future Purchase No. NSSB3B/60758; what consideration has been given to leasing or contract hiring of such vessels; what equivalent vessels were in use at Portland for the purpose of transfer of naval training staff to warships.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

34755; 263 c1362-3W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Armed forces Defence Ferries Procurement Training RNAS Portland