HC Deb 23 July 1991 vol 195 cc463-4W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether it is a condition of the operating licence for ferries docking in ports in the United Kingdom that the post emergency evacuation and exit signs are in English on all ships.

Mr. McLoughlin

Emergency signs, illustrations and instructions for passengers are required to be in the English language and any other appropriate language, on all shops operating to United Kingdom ports.