Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport;Marine Safety Agency

Question: How many (a) passengers and (b) crew were carried on the m.v. `Cap Afrique' on 14th January 1997. - Text of letter from RM Bradley of Marine Safety Agency. (Holding answer 31 January 1997).

Answer: Mr. Morley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many (a) passengers and (b) crew were carried on the motor vessel Cap Afrique on 14 January 1997. [13544] Mr. Bowis: [holding answer 31 January 1997]: I have asked the chief executive of the Marine Safety Agency to write to the hon. Member. Letter from R. M. Bradley to Mr. Elliot Morley, dated 3 February 1997: The Secretary of State for Transport has asked me to reply to your Question relating to the sailing of the MV CAP AFRIQUE on 14 January 1997. The ship's manifest for the date in question indicates that there were 12 drivers (passengers) on board and the crew list records 14 crew.

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