asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry (a) the date on which the agreement to purchase the design of the survey vessel referred to by the Minister in reply to Question No. 6 on 31 May 1979 was made; and (b) the name of the Norwegian firm or firms involved.
Written Answers. - Fishery Survey Vessel.
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It was decided on 2 November 1978 that the plans and specifications for a new fisheries research vessel would be purchased from Messrs. Mjellam and Karlsen, Bergen, Norway. A formal agreement has not yet been made.