§ Mr. JamiesonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects the Devon and Cornwall police to raise the fishing vessel Pescado; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe salvage company which has been contracted to raise the Pescado on behalf of the Devon and Cornwall constabulary, is monitoring the weather closely and awaits favourable wind and sea conditions for undertaking the salvage operation.
The chief constable is responsible for the police investigation into the sinking of the Pescado and it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the investigation while it is continuing.