§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has on incidents which took place on 27 February and 3 March, involving fishing vessels and submarines; what investigations he is undertaking into the incidents; and what action he is proposing to take to avoid similar incidents recurring.
§ Mr. PortilloOn 27 February 1989 a near miss incident was reported involving three fishing vessels and a submarine near Little Cumbrae Island, Firth of Clyde. On 3 March 1989 the fishing vessel Seagull reported a near miss involving an unidentified unlit vessel near the Cock of Arran. The Department's marine surveyors are investigating both incidents. When their inquiries are completed appropriate action will be considered.