Milford Haven

HC Deb 18 March 1996 vol 274 cc39-40W

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport in which circumstances tankers operate in and out of Milford Haven without tugs. [17893]

Mr. Norris

It is normal practice for tankers to use the navigable channels at the entrance of Milford Haven without tugs.

Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action he will take to ensure that a salvage tug is located at Milford Haven. [20909]

Mr. Norris

The Coastguard agency continues to keep the supply of emergency tugs under review. In deciding future deployment, we will take into account experience of the Government-funded provision of dedicated emergency tugs at Dover and Stornoway this winter, of liaison arrangements with tug operators, and of any relevant findings of the investigations into the Sea Empress incident.