§ 7. Mr. Dayasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the new ships that are being built for His Majesty's Navy will be fitted with separators for the purpose of preventing the discharge of oily refuse into the sea, thus affecting the birds?
§ Sir S. HoareAll the large ships now under construction are being fitted with separators.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether, when the other ships are constructed, they will be fitted with separators?
§ Sir S. HoareNo, Sir. I am informed that it is the large ships that matter. The hon. Member will remember that there is a general prohibition against discharging oil from any ships within, I think, 50 miles of the coast. That remains. It is a general prohibition, and, as far as the large ships are concerned, we think that it is a sufficient provision.
§ Mr. George GriffithsWill the Admiralty consider the desirability of using coal instead of oil, and then these birds will not be affected?