HC Deb 28 July 1978 vol 954 cc967-8W
Mr. Warren

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what proposals are being put to the next Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organisation conference concerning the need for a positive sea traffic control system in the English Channel and North Sea.

Mr. Clinton Davis

In association with the French, we are proposing to IMCO on 31st July that oil tankers, gas and chemical tankers should report to shore stations before they enter any traffic separation scheme in the Channel and Western Approaches. We are also examining what further measures are required for better traffic management in these waters and in the North Sea with a view to submitting further proposals to IMCO.

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