HC Deb 20 October 1994 vol 248 cc322-3W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many ships in 1993 flying foreign flags(a) visited United Kingdom ports, (b) were inspected and (c)were detained.

Mr. Norris

In 1993, 6,540 individual ships flying foreign flags visited United Kingdom ports; 2,271 were inspected and 174 were detained.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what surveys of garbage reception facilities for ships using United Kingdom ports his Department is currently funding.

Mr. Norris

A comprehensive survey of reception facilities at United Kingdom ports has been carried out by the Marine Safety Agency. The data from that survey are being analysed. In addition an independent research project has been commissioned to assess the adequacy of these facilities.