HC Deb 19 March 1996 vol 274 cc131-2W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Attorney-General, pursuant to his answer of 14 February,Official Report, column 595, when he expects to determine whether he will initiate further criminal proceedings in respect of the Marchioness disaster. [20867]

The Attorney-General

The Crown Prosecution Service continues with the tasks outlined in my answer of 14 February 1996. It has also sought the advice of senior Treasury counsel. There is a substantial amount of material which requires to be given careful consideration and I am not able, at this stage, to give the indication sought.