§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what incidents have been reported to him involving vessels lost in unexplained circumstances, collision, snagging of nets, damage to fishing, pleasure or service craft in United Kingdom waters in the past two years; and if he will list each with the names of the vessels involved, any fatalities or injuries sustained, compensation paid and inquiries instituted in each case.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe information is as follows:
1986 1987 Vessels lost in unexplained circumstances 0 0 Vessels involved in collisions 40 37 Vessels lost due to collision 3 0 Fishing vessels lost due to snagging of nets 1 0 Fishing vessels involved in snagging of nets 0 3 Fishing vessels damaged 200 305 Fatalities in United Kingdom waters 16 7 Further information or a detailed breakdown for the above figures is not readily available and the cost of providing it would be disproportionate. However, all accidents reported to my Department are reviewed and inquiries instituted as appropriate.