HC Deb 16 February 1981 vol 999 c3W
28. Sir Albert Costain

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps are being taken to improve the training of Merchant Navy officers handling dangerous cargoes.

Mr. Eyre

My Department has recently approved training courses drawn up by the Merchant Navy Training Board for officers serving on tankers carrying bulk cargoes of petroleum, liquid chemicals and liquefied gas.