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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 2009.


Shipping: MV "Canna"

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord Adonis on 7 July (WA 147), why the Maritime and Coastguard Agency did notextend the period of validity for the existing passenger certificate for the MV "Canna" by one month when it discovered that the passenger certificate was out of date in September 2008.
Answer

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency did not discover that the passenger certificate of MV "Canna" showed an expiry date of 31 August 2008 until 3 October 2008, while completing its annual survey.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
714 c70-1WA; 6099
Session
2008-09
Related items
Shipping: Ferry Operators
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Certification Ferries Passengers Maritime and Coastguard Agency Rathlin Island
Link
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