§ Sir Richard BodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will place in the Library a copy of the Marine Accidents Investigation Branch report on the accident involving the vessels "Seahorse" and "Exodus". [18499]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThis accident, which took place in Irish territorial waters, was investigated by both Irish and UK accident investigators in full co-operation. The Irish authorities intend to publish their report.
The UK's Marine Accidents Investigation Branch conducted the investigation under their "Inspector's Investigation" procedure whereby the report is not formally published but is made available to involved and interested parties. A short summary of the report will be included in the forthcoming MAIB "Safety Digest". The next edition will be published early next year. Copies will be placed in the library of the House.