Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 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 will take steps to secure the review of the International Load Line Convention 1966. - Inc ref to International Load Line Convention 1966 protocol of 1988.

Answer: Dr. Iddon: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will take steps to secure the review of the International Load Line Convention 1966. [47568] Mr. Jamieson: The United Kingdom is taking a leading role in negotiations within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to revise the International Load Line Convention 1966 as modified by its protocol of 1988. Test result data have already been made available to the relevant subcommittee of the IMO.

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