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Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.


Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if he has received the new evidence gained from re-examination of The Braer's surviving logbooks by two independent marine engineers; and if he will make a statement; if he will order the Marine Accidents Investigation Board to re-open the inquiry to establish the facts concerning the loss of The Braer; if he will make a statement on the recent decision of the Marine Accidents Investigation Board not to re-open the inquiry into the loss of The Braer; if he will order a public inquiry to establish responsibility for the loss of The Braer.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
375 c935W; 18727;18722;18725;18723
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Accidents Shipping MV Braer Tankers Marine Accident Investigation Branch MV Braer Inquiry
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk