§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Attorney-General what consideration the Crown Prosecution Service has given to initiating a prosecution in respect of the Marchioness accident since the inquest jury reached its verdict; and if he will make a statement. [9032]
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Crown Prosecution Service has received in November and December 1995 from the coroner transcripts of the evidence given at the inquest. These are being studied. Once they have been considered, together with the pre-inquest evidence and the results of any additional inquiries which may be necessary, a decision will be made as to whether further criminal proceedings should be instituted.