HC Deb 17 December 1990 vol 183 cc57-8W
Mr. Wareing

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what requirement there is to ensure that copies of as-built plans of vessels constructed in the United Kingdom are kept during the working life of the vessels.

Mr. McLoughlin

There is no statutory requirement for the retention of "as built" plans of vessels constructed in the United Kingdom. The provision of such plans is usually a matter of contract between the builder and the purchaser.