HC Deb 08 February 1988 vol 127 c42W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the Attorney-General if any proceedings are to be initiated against Townsend Thoreson Ltd. in respect of alleged illegal carriage of toxic chemical wastes aboard the Herald of Free Enterprise.

The Attorney-General

The capsize of the Herald of Free Enterprise and matters relating to it are under investigation by the police. When that investigation is complete, the Director of Public Prosecutions will consider the question of any criminal proceedings.