HC Deb 25 April 1995 vol 258 c503W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport which of the long-term recommendations of the Herald of Free Enterprise report have not yet been implemented; and when he expects these to be implemented. [19303]

Mr. Norris

All of the recommendations of the court of inquiry into the loss of the Herald of Free Enterprise have been taken forward. Of the long-term recommendations, after consultation and consideration, two were considered unnecessary and two others were addressed in alternative ways.

The Government believe that there are no recommendations left to be implemented. All have been considered and action taken where appropriate.

Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the recommendations of the report into the Herald of Free Enterprise which to date have not been implemented and the target dates for implementation. [19388]

Mr. Norris

All the recommendations of the court of inquiry into the loss of the Herald of Free Enterprise have been taken forward. After consultation and consideration, one recommendation was not supported at the time and some others were not developed further in the light of subsequent technical appraisal, or were taken forward in ways different to those recommended by the inquiry for reasons of technical practicality or because of international developments.

The Government believe that there are no recommendations left to be implemented. All have been considered and action taken where appropriate.

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