HC Deb 08 February 1991 vol 185 cc288-9W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what will be the date of the opening of a fatal accident inquiry into the sinking of the MFV Antares; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The procurator fiscal at Kilmarnock is investigating the circumstances of the loss of this vessel and will report to Crown counsel. It is not yet possible to say when the application to the sheriff for the holding of a fatal accident inquiry will be made.