§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the current arrangements for the storage and maintenance of specialist equipment needed for the ship-to-ship transfer of cargo from vessels in distress; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norris[holding answer 14 January 1993]: The Department of Transport's ship-to-ship transfer equipment is currently stored by contractors at Milford Haven and is subject to regular maintenance, exercise and review. I am satisfied with these arrangements.