§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Macdonald of Tradeston on 7 February (WA 67), what are the reasons for the continuing delay in replying substantively to the Question for Written Answer by Lord Lester of Herne Hill of 7 December 1999 (HL277) concerning the publication of documents on the background to the Merchant Shipping Act 1988 and regulations made under it. [HL1029]
§ Lord Macdonald of TradestonI regret the delay in replying substantively to the noble Lord's Question. My department is reviewing the position of the documents (which are voluminous) and consulting other interested departments. I will write to the noble Lord as soon as possible and place a copy of my letter in the Library.