§ 22. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Minister of Transport if he will make a statement on the enforcement of regulations applying to sand barges operating off the Essex coast.
§ Vice-Admiral Hughes HallettI take it that the hon. Member has in mind46W the recommendations of the Court which inquired into the loss of the motor barge "Delce". The Court found that rules on load line and on life-saving appliances had been contravened. We have discussed the matter with representatives of the Thames barge owners and are taking steps to ensure that the rules relating to life-saving appliances and appropriate load line requirements are met.