§ Mr. Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many fishing vessels have been lost from Cornish ports since 1995; how many men were lost in each case; and who owned the vessels. [47462]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Marine Accident Investigation Branch has produced a list showing Cornish fishing vessel losses between 1995 and 1997, the most recent years for which records are available.562W
Date of accident Name of vessel Fatalities Owner 6 November 1995 Provider 3 Mr. G. Adams 25 July 1996 Lars William — Mr. D. J. Evans 15 August 1996 Flem Art — Mr. C. K. Curtis 16 August 1996 Rachel and Daniel — W. Harvey and sons 24 December 1996 New Dawn — Mr. A. J. McFarlane 11 March 1997 Gorah Lass 3 Mr. P. W. Benney 30 March 1997 William G — Mr. D. p. Smith 19 September 1997 Lynn-Well — Tarbert Shellfish Co. Ltd. 11 November 1997 Margaretha Maria 4 Mr. g. Adams 5 December 1997 Southover Scorpio — Mr. G. A. Tomlinson This list includes vessels which were operated from Cornish ports but were not necessarily registered there.
§ Mr. Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to raise the 'Margaretha Maria'; and what investigations are taking place to identify the cause of the loss of the vessel. [47461]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonThe Marine Accident Investigation Branch has no plans to raise the vessel. It is currently analysing the material obtained on the survey and is satisfied that it has obtained sufficient evidence to determine how the vessel was lost.
§ Mr. Andrew GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from the widows of the men lost aboard the 'Margaretha Maria'. [47460]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonOne representation has been received from the hon. Member on behalf of Mrs. Todd.