HC Deb 22 May 1975 vol 892 cc613-4W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he has now concluded his preliminary inquiry into the loss of the "Compass Rose".

Mr. Clinton Davis

My inspector's inquiries are still continuing. He is, of course, handicapped by the fact that the vessel was foreign owned and operated, and we and the French authorities are, therefore, in touch in order to press the Panamanian authorities to undertake a full public inquiry.