§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if his Department will conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the loss of the Greek vessel "Niki" and the navigational competency of her officers; if he will make representations to the Greek Government to hold such an inquiry; and if his Department will then present evidence to it.
§ Mr. RidleyI do not believe that an investigation under the Merchant Shipping Acts into this casualty would be 553W worth while. There are no survivors from the ship. The Department is in touch with the Greek authorities and is prepared to be of assistance in any inquiry which they may hold.