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Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 March 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 April 2018. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Friday, 13 April 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dover Strait: Tugboats

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to review the provision of Emergency Towing Vessels covering the Strait of Dover.

Answer

In light of a recent recommendation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency intends to commission a study to review the full range of emergency response assets available in the Dover Strait area, including a reassessment of the need for a dedicated emergency towing capability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6791
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Tugboats Dover Strait
Link
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