HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c566W
Mr. Prescott

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many fires have been reported to his Department occurring on British-registered ferries sailing out of British ports; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Channon

Eleven such fires have been reported to my Department between 1 January and 8 December 1988. All these incidents have been, or are being, followed up.