§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will support the efforts of the Turkish Government to improve the safety standards of international shipping in the Bosphorus.
§ Mr. NorrisThe Turkish Government put forward an information paper at the last meeting of the maritime safety committee of the International Maritime Organisation, which outlined proposals for improved control of navigation in the Bosphorus. Our policy is to support all sound initiatives for improving the safety of shipping, and we shall offer constructive assistance when the Turkish Government submit formal proposals to the International Maritime Organisation.