§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to detonate or otherwise destroy the wreck of the Brixham Trawler Ocean Hound which currently lies on the ocean bed off the Dover straits; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NorrisTrinity House has the responsibility for ensuring that wrecks do not constitute a danger to navigation. It is aware of the sensitivity of this case and has no plans to detonate or otherwise destroy the wreck of the Ocean Hound. I understand that work will be limited to the removal of about 3 m of the vessel's mast and will be undertaken with the least possible disturbance to the wreck.