HC Deb 02 May 1967 vol 746 c58W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state his further plans for altering the terms of the Merchant Shipping (Liability of Shipowners and Others) Act, 1958.

Mr. Jay

Her Majesty's Government have suggested to I.M.C.O. that the liability of shipowners and others needs to be examined internationally in the light of the 'Torrey Canyon' incident.

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