HC Deb 28 June 1993 vol 227 c401W
21. Mr. Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress he has made in the European Transport Council regarding safety in British coastal waters.

Mr. Norris

At the June Transport Council, a resolution was adopted with the strong support of my right hon. Friend, which sets out an action programme of priority measures to improve the safety of shipping throughout the community, including our own coastal waters. We shall seek speedy implementation of the measures proposed. At the same council, my right hon. Friend announced that the United Kingdom will unilaterally pursue higher safety standards for ferries serving United Kingdom ports.