HC Deb 05 July 1973 vol 859 c181W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has made to the Liberian Government to request the co-operation of the owners of the Liberian vessel "Elphia" with the British inquiry into the collision between the "Elphia" and the British vessel "Red Thorn".

Mr. Onslow

Although no formal representations were made to the Liberian Government my officials were in touch with their representatives in London during the inquiries which preceded this formal investigation. The owners of the "Elphia" appear to have acted on legal advice and the Liberian authorities could not require their participation.