HC Deb 16 February 1995 vol 254 cc780-1W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if the contracted crew from Islander Marine Strangford, on the Portaferry-Strangford ferry service, is operating to the satisfaction of the Marine Safety Agency; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moss

Crewing arrangements on the Portaferry-Strangford ferry service have been approved by the Marine Safety Agency.

Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the postal address of Islander Marine in the village of Strangford; if the premises are occupied; and if he will make a statement about the contribution of Islander Marine to the operation of the Portaferry-Strangford ferry.

Mr. Moss

The registered postal address of Islander Marine (Ireland) Ltd is 1 the Slip, Strangford, County Down, BT30 7NE. The Department is not aware if these premises ate occupied. Islander Marine (Ireland) Ltd provides part of the crew of the Strangford-Portaferry service.