§ 70. Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will institute an inquiry, in consultation with the Liberian Government, into the grounding of the Liberian tanker "Panther" on the Goodwin Sands, particularly in respect of the navigational competency and effectiveness of her officer and navigational equipment.
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§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Government have expressed to the Liberian authorities their concern at this and a similar recent incident and has asked that an inquiry be held into the standing of the "Panther", with particular reference to the navigational aids carried by the vessel and their efficiency and to the qualifications and training of the officers and crew in the use of such equipment. The Government have also asked that a British representative be allowed to attend the inquiry.