HC Deb 23 April 1996 vol 276 cc78-9W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received concerning the forthcoming return to the wreck fo the MV Derbyshire; and if he will make a statement. [25582]

Mr. Norris

Representation have been received from, and on behalf of, the Derbyshire Family Association. They are being considered. We hope to be able to respond to the representations in the near future.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when he will publish the list of people to visit the wreck of the MV Derbyshire; and what date he has set for this investigation; [25581]

(2) when he proposes to make a statement on the inclusion of DFA nominated representatives in the visit to the wreck of the MV Derbyshire. [25563]

Mr. Norris

We await the final recommendations of the technical assessors and salvage advisors appointed to oversee this project. Until their recommendations have been received and considered and any necessary contractual procedures completed, it is premature to fix the possible date for a return to the Derbyshire or to list those who will be involved.