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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2000.


Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question
Whether they will publish the documents relating to the history of the discussions leading up to the enactment of the Merchant Shipping Act 1988 and the making of regulations under it, documents which were disclosed for the purpose of the Factortame litigation in relation to the issue of liability for breaches of Community law and were referred to the English courts' decisions. [HL 277]. - I will write to the noble Lord in due course and place a copy of my letter in the Library.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 277; 609 c67WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disclosure of information Fisheries Liability EU law Publications Merchant shipping Factortame Statutory instruments
Legislation
Merchant Shipping Act 1988