HC Deb 29 April 1996 vol 276 c358W
Mr. Dixon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 23 April,Official Report, columns 76-77, which months of the year it is possible to visit the wreck of the MV Derbyshire; and what assessment he has made of whether the recommendation of the assessors and advisers will be ready in time for a visit in the current year. [27236]

Mr. Norris

An assessment of the weather impact on operations in the area of Derbyshire site has been made in conjunction with the meteorological departments of the UK and USA and additional information from commercial organisations that have carried out underwater operations in this region. We expect to receive the recommendations of the assessors and advisors in time for a visit this year if that proves practicable.