HC Deb 25 May 1979 vol 967 cc313-4W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if his Department has completed its investigation into the collision of the coaster "Sea Ems" with the Canvey methanol gas terminus jetty on 22 April last; whether, in view of the safety

Mr. Tebbit

The report of my Department's preliminary inquiry into the loss of the "Do It Again" is under consideration. I expect shortly to be in a position to reach a decision on the need for a public formal investigation into the casualty. I shall inform my hon. Friend of the outcome as soon as possible.