HC Deb 17 December 1992 vol 216 cc440-1W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) in what circumstances police authorities have powers to oversee and fund maritime investigations;

(2) if he will list the conditions of tender and give details of all tenders submitted to the Devon and Cornwall constabulary for the purpose of contracting for the salvage of MFV Pescado;

(3) if he will instigate an independent inquiry into all aspects of the issuing of the tender to Swan Salvage for the salvage of MFV Pescado; and whether the Golden Eye salvage vessel displayed her flag of origin.

Mr. Charles Wardle

The information requested is not readily available and I will be writing to the hon. Member.