HL Deb 15 March 1993 vol 543 c74WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their policy towards the communication adopted by the European Commission last month on a common policy on safe seas.

The Earl of Caithness

We support Community action to eliminate sub-standard shipping and to minimise maritime accidents. The Commission's analysis and conclusions closely mirror our own views on sub-standard shipping, the application and enforcement of international standards and the need for concerted action.