§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what consultations he has had with the MV Derbyshire family association regarding the proposed inquiry into the loss of the MV Derbyshire; and if he will make a statement. [9582]
§ Mr. NorrisWe are currently consulting the Derbyshire family association on the arrangements for the return expedition to the wreck of the Derbyshire. We will take account of its views in defining the objectives and priorities of the expedition to ensure that this final re-examination is meticulously planned in the hope that we can gather as much information as possible about the cause of the loss, with resulting benefits to ship safety.