§ Mr. Pollockasked the Secretary of State for Transport, following the loss of the MFV Arcadia and her crew from Lossiemouth, what form any inquiry will take; what will be the terms of reference; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy Department has ordered a preliminary inquiry under section 465 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 to establish the circumstances and the cause of the loss of the fishing vessel Arcadia. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the families and relatives of those who have lost their lives in the tragic loss of this vessel.