HC Deb 20 January 1997 vol 288 c485W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what factors underlay the delay in producing the marine accidents investigation branch report into the incident involving the MV Canberra in December 1994. [11514]

Mr. Bowis

This was a complex investigation which involved not only the causes of the power failure but the actions of the master and officers with respect to navigational decisions and communication.

In addition, the consultation and validation process was complex, and some time was spent in exploring the legal implications of publishing the report in the light of the consultation.