HC Deb 13 February 1989 vol 147 c99W
56. Mr. Skinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many fires were reported on board passenger ferries in 1988; what was the comparable figure for each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Portillo

Thirteen fires on board passenger ferries were reported to the Department in 1988. For the previous five years the figures are:

Year Number
1983 5
1984 3
1985 6
1986 4
1987 2