§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Belgian authorities about the carriage of toxic chemicals on board the Herald of Free Enterprise and on the discovery, subsequent to the vessel foundering of toxic items which are now being held in Belgium; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. and learned Friend has had no contact with the Belgian authorities on this matter. I understand, however, that there have been contacts between other Departments and the Belgian authorities on this subject.