§ Mr. Robert HicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will hold a public inquiry into the circumstances of the speedboat accident off Looe on Tuesday 5 April; and if he will make a statement on the 215W alleged delay between the official notification of Her Majesty's coastguards, Brixham and the calling out of the Fowey lifeboat.
§ Mr. David MitchellI learnt with regret of this accident in which two young men lost their lives. I have made arrangements for one of my Department's surveyors to investigate and report on the circumstances of the accident. I cannot comment further until I have received the report.