§ 39. Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he has decided to take regarding the prosecution of the owner of the abandoned British vessel "Festivity" for a breach of Section 458 of the Merchant Shipping Act.
§ Mr. NobleThe Department has ordered a formal investigation into the abandonment of the "Festivity". Any further action will be decided in the light of the findings of that inquiry.