HC Deb 13 April 1981 vol 3 c3W
24. Mr. Tom Benyon

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what measures he has taken recently to improve safety at sea within United Kingdom territorial waters.

Mr. Eyre

My Department is continuously reviewing and bringing up to date the statutory requirements and regulations relating to safety at sea. The work of the marine survey service and the coastguard is devoted to raising safety standards and to reducing the risk to life of those at sea.