§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he is satisfied with the existing safety arrangements in connection with the wreck of the SS " Richard Montgomery " off Sheerness, in the light of the incident on 22 May involving the ship the " Mare Ahum "; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TebbitYes. The " Richard Montgomery " is under 24-hour radar surveillance, through which the " Mare Altum " was detected, and is marked by lighted buoys and warning notices. The wreck is partolled regularly and fog signals give adequate warning when necessary. The
Value (£ million) Average value per kilogramme (£) Percentage change in average value compared with 1978 1978 … … … … 53.7 1.16 — 1979 … … … … 66.3 1.13 –2 January-March 1980 … … 18.1 1.13 –2 Source: United Kingdom Overseas Trade Statistics (ex. SITC/R2 Sub-group 034.4).