HC Deb 29 November 1926 vol 200 cc821-2
59. Mr. CLAYTON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether His Majesty's Government are prepared to accept the recommendations of the International Conference, recently held at Washington, to formulate proposals for dealing with the problem of oil pollution of navigable waters through international agreement?

Sir B. CHADWICK

His Majesty's Government accept in principle the recommendations of the International Conference. The form which the international agreement, to give effect to these recommendations, should take is at present receiving consideration.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Will the hon. Gentleman consider the question of accepting the recommendations of another Washington Conference?