Written question asked by Chris Pond (Labour) on Friday, 23 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 1998. It was answered by Glenda Jackson (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will authorise an investigation into the incident involving the dredger `Arco Arris'.

Answer: Mr. Pond: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will authorise an investigation into the incident involving the dredger "Arco Arris"; and if he will make a statement. [56734] Ms Glenda Jackson: I believe my hon. Friend's question relates to the vessel "Arco Arun". An investigation into the incident involving the "Arco Arun" is being undertaken by the Marine Accidents Investigation Branch which will report its findings in due course. The PLA is co-operating fully with the MAIB investigation in addition to conducting its own formal investigation as required by the Pilotage Act 1987.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 318 c249W; 56734
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Accidents Boats Port of London Authority Marine Accident Investigation Branch Dredging MV Arco Arun