§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he proposes to take action against vessels which do not obey traffic rules in the English Channel.
§ Mr. TebbitMy Department frequently brings prosecutions under the Collision Regulations and Distress Signals Order 1977 against masters of British ships, particularly in the case of alleged breach of the provisions which apply to traffic separation schemes such as those in the English Channel.