§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will ensure that the final report of the inquiry being conducted by the Liberian Government in London into the collision of the tankers "Pacific Glory" and "Allegro" is made available to the British Government and published.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantFollowing representations to the Liberian Government, two of the Department's Surveyors are attending the Liberian inquiry now being held in London. We have also asked to be given a copy of the report of the inquiry which we understand will be published.
§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the findings of the preliminary inquiry into the causes of the collision between the tankers "Pacific Glory" and "Allegro" initiated by his Department will be made publicly available; and when.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantNo. It is not considered appropriate to publish reports of preliminary inquiries, but we shall be considering the report of this preliminary inquiry in the light of the findings of the Liberian Marine Board of Investigation.
§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will request information from the Liberian Government as to the actual manning scales and level of competency of the crews of the tankers "Pacific Glory" and "Allegro" at the time of the collision.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThis will be one of the matters on which information will be sought in the inquiries presently being conducted.