§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recommendations of the Holland Martin Report upon safety of trawling vessels have yet to be implemented; and which of these he is ready to take action upon.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantRecommendations in the Holland-Martin Report for action by either the Government or the industry which remain to be implemented include some of those on radio communications, design, construction and equipment of trawlers, research and development, conditions of work, training and management.
The Government have undertaken to consult the industry before making rules under the Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Act, 1970 or taking other action on Holland-Martin recommendations. Preparatory work on the rules is proceeding and I am expecting such consultations to take place shortly.