HC Deb 11 July 1975 vol 895 c299W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will investigate the fire on the trawler "Granton Harrier"; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Clinton Davis

I much regret to have to inform the House that four persons lost their lives, and a fifth was injured, as a result of the fire which broke out on the trawler "Granton Harrier" on the afternoon of 8th July. Two of those who lost their lives are reported to have been 16-year-old trainee fishermen. I have appointed an inspector to carry out a statutory preliminary inquiry into this distressing casualty under Section 465 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894.

I am sure that the House would wish to join me in offering the deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic occurrence.

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