§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will introduce legislation to make it compulsory for all vessels engaged on any aspect of offshore oil-related work to report their position daily to an appropriate body, on the same lines as fishing vessels.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisGreat difficulties arise in making any such legislation applicable to foreign vessels; but voluntary reporting arrangements on the same lines as those which at present apply to fishing vessels are being discussed with representatives of offshore operators.