Written question asked by Lord Barker of Battle (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what powers Government ministers have to prevent ships entering United Kingdom waters; and on what occasions they have used these powers.

Answer: Gregory Barker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what powers Government Ministers have to prevent ships entering United Kingdom waters; and on what occasions they have used these powers. [138065] Mr. Jamieson: I have been asked to reply. Powers of intervention, including the power to direct a ship to leave UK waters, may only be exercised where a ship is already in UK Waters. Such powers may be exercised only where it is considered necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the ships or other ships; the safety of persons or property; or preventing or reducing significant pollution.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138065; 413 c882-3W;413 c913W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Decommissioning Powers Regulation Shipping Seas and oceans Warships USA
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk