§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether his Department has completed the preliminary inquiry into the loss of the Penlee lifeboat and the circumstances surrounding it; and when a decision will be made about any public inquiry that may be necessary.
§ Mr. SproatThe inspectors appointed to carry out the Preliminary inquiry into the loss of the Penlee lifeboat have submitted their report and this is being studied by the Department.