§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport on what date he published the report by the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch into the Marchioness disaster; on what date he appointed the Hayes inquiry into safety on inland waterways; and on what date he expects to publish the report of the Hayes inquiry.
§ Mr. NorrisThe marine accident investigation branch's final report into the collision between the passenger launch Marchioness and MV Bowbelle was published on 15 August 1991. The report's safety recommendations had previously been published separately on 24 July 1990.
On 20 December 1991, the Secretary of State for Transport appointed Mr. John W. Hayes, LLB, to head an inquiry into river safety. Mr. Hayes' report was published on 7 July 1992.