HC Deb 23 October 1975 vol 898 cc278-9W
Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for Trade from what ports the fishing vessels from East Anglian ports came which were specified in his answer to the hon. Member for Southend, West on 13th October and in which there were fatal accidents in 1967 and 1969; if he will specify how far from shore these fatal accidents occurred; and if he will publish in the Official Report a copy of any accident reports that may have been compiled.

Mr. Clinton Davis

The attached table sets out the information required. Coroners' inquests were held, but no

Year Number killed Port of registry of fishing vessel Distance from shore of accident
1967 … … 1 Lowestoft … … … In Fleetwood Harbour. Engineer caught in machinery.
1969 … … 2 Lowestoft … … … Under 5 miles. Vessel lost on Caister Bank. Two crew drowned.