HC Deb 30 July 1984 vol 65 c81W
Mr. Tom Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Transport, in view of the Council of Europe recommendation 924, if he will seek to repeal section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 1967.

Mr. David Mitchell

No. I have received no evidence to suggest that either side of the shipping industry has modified its strong opposition to the repeal of this section.