HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 c523W
Sir Bernard Braine

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether, since the powers exist to require ships with hazardous cargoes in the Thames Estuary to slow down to eight knots, and a recommendation to this effect has been made by the Health and Safety Executive, he will direct that such a restriction be imposed forthwith.

Mr. William Rodgers

I have no power of direction but no reason to doubt the action taken by the PLA.