§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to review oil tanker shipping lanes around the United Kingdom coastline and in United Kingdom waters; and if he will make a statement. [16812]
§ Mr. NorrisThe Marine Safety Agency has undertaken maritime traffic surveys using mobile radar. We shall continue to consider the effectiveness of existing ship routeing and reporting measures, and the need for any new measures, in the light of those surveys.