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, what amount of the cost of the salvage operation involving the `Arco Arris' will be met from public funds.

Answer: Mr. Pond: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what amount of the cost of the salvage operation involving the "Arco Arris" will be met from public funds. [56736] Ms Glenda Jackson: I believe my hon. Friend's question relates to the vessel "Arco Arun". The costs of salvaging the "Acro Arun" lie with the vessel owners. Should the vessel be abandoned, the PLA has powers under the Port of London Authority Act 1968 to require the vessel to be removed and to recover the full costs from her owners.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 318 c250W; 56736
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Accidents Boats Expenditure Port of London Authority Salvage Dredging MV Arco Arun