§ Mr. Bostonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have been held with local authority representatives from the Faversham constituency, in particular from Sheerness Urban District Council, about the wreck of the s.s. ' Richard Montgomery ', off Sheerness, 145W since 24th November 1965; and if he will give details of the additional safety measures taken.
§ Mr. Foley:A full discussion was held with the Sheerness Urban District Council on 22nd April, 1966. Since then, the following additional safety measures have been taken. The Kent Constabulary is ready to remove, by force if necessary, anyone trespassing on the wreck; warning notice boards have been erected on the wreck itself and on the surrounding wreck buoys; a Notice to Mariners warning seamen of the danger has been issued and a light has been fitted to the second wreck buoy, the other already being lit. In addition the Medway Conservancy Board keep a constant radar watch on the wreck and conduct daily river patrols in the area.