Written question asked by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 1999. It was answered by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Monday, 8 November 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on staff amenities and support services on board Royal Navy ships. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Jim Murphy: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on staff amenities and support services on board Royal Navy ships. [96151] Mr. Kilfoyle: The staff amenities and support services on board Royal Naval ships vary widely according to their size, age and role. Typically, all ships are provided with mess and galley facilities together with recreational facilities such as TVs, video recorders, books and fitness equipment. As part of our policy for people, measures to improve the amenities on ships, including the extension of satellite TV, welfare communications and internet facilities where possible, are being progressed.

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