§ 15. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in order to obviate the pollution of the sea, it is proposed to employ a special barge equipped with oil separating plant, similar to the one now available for service at Portsmouth, at each of the naval bases?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMVarious types of plants have been and are being considered. Pending further experience the question of the employment of special barges at each of the naval bases has not been settled.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIs it the practice for naval ships to discharge oil within the 50 miles limit under the Board of Trade Regulations?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMNo, it is not the practice.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWhat is done to avoid it?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMThe oil is taken out to sea according to Board of Trade Regulations.