§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he proposes to take regarding the recommendations contained in the report of the loss of MFV Mhari L in relation to the Coastguard to be alerted rapidly when contact is lost with fishing vessels, fishing vessels being fitted with hydrostatic life rafts and the action recommended when fishing gear fouls underwater cables.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall answer this question shortly.