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Mv Derbyshire

Volume 270: debated on Monday 22 January 1996

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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to ensure that direct image transmission from site is installed on the MV Derbyshire; and if he will make a statement. [9912]

While we have not ruled out this possibility, we are advised that there would be considerable technical difficulties and that the cost would be significant in relation to the total resources available.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will permit two MV Derbyshire Family Association nominated technical experts to be included in the expedition to the wreck of MV Derbyshire; and if he will make a statement. [10245]

The views of the Derbyshire Family Association are being taken into account in the development of the arrangements for the return expedition to the wreck.No commitment can be made at this stage as to who will be on board the vessel used in the expedition.