§ Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Secretary of State for Trade what consideration he has given to the need for a marine radar interrogation transponder system for the identification of vessels at 128W sea, and, in particular, large tankers ; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Clinton Davis:The use of marine radar interrogation transponders has been under consideration for some time but so far there has been little national or international support for their introduction. However, I recognise the urgent need to examine all measures, including transponders, that may provide greater safety of navigation and consequently protection of our coasts and my Department's safety of navigation committee is again reviewing the advantages claimed for this system.