§ 41. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport if his attention has been drawn to the report of the Commissioner of Wrecks, on the disaster in the Severn, recently made at Bristol in which he emphasised the need for greater facilities of communication between ship and shore; and what steps are being taken to prevent further disasters of this character and to improve conditions in many estuaries and along the coast in view of the dangers arising out of the increasing traffic in inflammable cargoes.
§ Mr. Marples.I have received the report of the Wreck Commissioner who, at my request, held a formal investigation at Bristol into this casualty. My Department will discuss the recommendations of the court with the responsible authorities.
My Department is in continuous consultation with shipowners and seafarers about the safety of navigation round our coasts, as well as with the general lighthouse authorities and harbour authorities.