Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what investigation has been made into the claim by former Chief Petty Officer Derek Barron regarding the sinking of the fishing vessel The Gaul in the Barents Sea in 1974.

Answer: Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what investigation has been made into the claim by former Chief Petty Officer Derek Barron regarding the sinking of the fishing vessel The Gaul in the Barents Sea in 1974. [179334] Mr. Ingram: Investigation of Mr. Barron's claim is a matter for the Formal Inquiry into the sinking of the Gaul, which is being conducted by the Wreck Commissioner. The Ministry of Defence is committed to giving every assistance to the Inquiry on this and on all other matters.

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