§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will list those marine notices which he proposes should be given statutory effect; and if he will make a statement indicating when he proposes to introduce the necessary regulations.
§ Mr. TebbitThe following marine notice has been given statutory effect under the provisions of section 214(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979:
Admiralty notice to mariners Nos 17 and 724 of 1979, specifying IMCO traffic separation schemes provided for in the Safety (Collision Regulations and Distress Signals) Regulations 1979.
It is also proposed to give statutory effect to the following notices with effect from 25 May 1980:
Merchant shipping notice M898 on pilots ladders and mechanical pilot hoists provided for in the Merchant Shipping (Pilot Ladders and Hoists) Regulations 1980.Merchant Shipping notice M931 specifying electrical equipment and installation requirements provided for in the Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) Regulations 1980.Merchant Shipping Notice M616 specifying the safe distance between navigational equipment installations and a magnetic compass provided for in the Merchant Shipping (Navigational Equipment) Regulations 1980.Further regulations giving a statutory effect to marine notices will be introduced as and when necessary in the interests of safety at sea.