HC Deb 22 March 1967 vol 743 cc277-8W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the mishap to the Aberdeen trawler "Juniper", which was grounded early in February on the Shetland Isle of Papa Stour, indicating his plans to mitigate the dangers of that sea area.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

This vessel stranded in the early hours of 19th February on rocks off Papa Stour. Her skipper and crew of eleven were taken off the ship by the Aith life-boat. A. Formal Investigation under the Merchant Shipping Acts has been ordered.

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