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Written question asked by David Shaw (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 June 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
Statement on when he expects to publish a draft Merchant Shipping Bill. - Includes fact that draft Merchant Shipping Bill has been published today for consultation and copies placed in Library and that Dept is also publishing today consultation papers on sub-standard and uninsured ships and on responsibilities of local authorities and port authorities in oil pollution response.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35243; 280 c206-7W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Compensation Inspections Environment protection Local government Oil Pollution Ports Merchant shipping Standards Safety Waste management Shipping Seas and oceans