§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if an inspector of the Health and Safety Commission will prosecute Townsend Thoresen Ltd., under sections 2(1), (2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), 3(1) and 37 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 arising out of the operation of the ship Herald of Free Enterprise; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsNo. Health and safety matters on board ship are a matter for the Department of Transport. In the wake of the findings of the coroner's inquest, the papers have been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions who is considering whether or not to instigate proceedings.