§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action he intends to take to prevent marine pirate radio stations from continuing contraventions of the Marine Offences Act 1967.
§ Mr. ButcherRadio Caroline and Radio Laser, the pirate stations in question, are vessels anchored in international waters. We have no jurisdiction to enable us to board the vessels and put an end to the stations' activities. However, information about contraventions of the Marine, Etc., Broadcasting (Offences) Act 1967 within this country is being investigated and where appropriate the Director of Public Prosecutions will be asked to consider prosecuting offenders.