HC Deb 05 April 1990 vol 170 c723W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the "Study into Hours of Work: Fatigue and Safety at Sea" produced by the Medical Research Council in December 1989 and subsequently submitted to his Department.

Mr. McLoughlin

Professor Ivan Brown's report on his study into hours of work, fatigue and safety at sea was forwarded to representative organisations on 2 February for comment. All comments received will be taken into account before any decision is made on what further action, if any, is appropriate.