HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c564W
Mr. Prescott

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the final date by which a decision has to be taken on whether a prosecution will be pursued by his Department arising from the fire on the European Clearway ferry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Channon

Informations have to be laid within six months of the alleged offences. A decision would need to be taken before the expiry of that period.