§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what procedures are used to consult other jurisdictions prior to the release of(a) marine and (b) air accident inquiry reports. [41415]
§ Mr. JamiesonNormally the Marine Accidents Investigation Branch (MAIB) does not consult other jurisdictions before releasing a marine accident investigation report, unless (1) the jurisdiction may be adversely affected by the report; (2) the jurisdiction has co-operated with the MAIB in the investigation in accordance with the International Maritime Organization's Code for the Investigation of Marine Casualties and Incidents; or (3) a recommendation has been addressed to that jurisdiction.
747WThe provisions for consulting other jurisdictions before releasing an air accident investigation report are laid down in Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch complies fully with these provisions.