§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the system of boarding passes for cross-Channel ferries to ensure accurate passenger numbers is fully in place and operational; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Merchant Shipping (Passenger Boarding Cards) Regulations 1988, which apply to all United Kingdom roll-on/roll-off passenger ships of class II and II(A), entered into force on 29 February and the Merchant Shipping (Passenger Boarding Cards) (Application to non-United Kingdom Ships) Regulations 1988, which apply to foreign ships when departing from United Kingdom ports, entered into force on 1 April.