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Written question asked by Eddie Loyden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
If media representatives have been invited to be present on Phase II of the expedition to the MV `Derbyshire'.
Answer

Mr. Loyden: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if media representatives have been invited to be present on phase II of the expedition to the MV "Derbyshire"; and if he will make a statement. [15158] Mr. Bowis: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is discussing with the Discovery Channel the possibility of making a scientific and technical programme about the Derbyshire expedition.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15158; 290 c68W
Session
1996-97
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Accidents Broadcasting programmes Media Shipping Television MV Derbyshire