§ 25. Mr. Simeonsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has received the Report of the Warren Spring Laboratory on oil pollution in 1970 and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerMy Department makes known to all coastal local authorities any significant developments, resulting from Warren Spring Laboratory's researches.
§ Mr. SimeonsWill my right hon. Friend take steps to make answerable those individuals as well as companies whose action causes some of the pollution?
§ Mr. WalkerYes, Sir. In many decisions, both planning and otherwise, we are giving effect to our policy that those who cause the pollution shall pay the cost.