HC Deb 05 July 1988 vol 136 cc574-5W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what evidence is available to his Department on the effects of fatigue on crew members aboard shipping vessels;

(2) if his Department plans to conduct further research into the effect of fatigue on crew members aboard shipping vessels.

Mr. David Mitchell

Aspects of fatigue have been considered in the course of several research projects conducted on behalf of my Department but the results have been inconclusive. The final report of a research project on "The Human Element in Shipping Casualties" was recently received; when it has been analysed I will decide whether further action is necessary.