§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has about the sinking of the MFV Inspire on 5 September; what plans he has for an inquiry; what other vessels were known to be in the vicinity at the time; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PortilloOne of my Department's marine surveyors is investigating the circumstances surrounding974W this tragic accident. His investigation will include consideration of whether any other vessels were in the vicinity of the Inspire at the time that she was lost.