§ 37. Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what facilities he has available to control and supervise the activities of dredgers dredging for gravel from the sea bed.
§ Mr. ChannonNone, Sir. Licences granted by the Crown Estates Commissioners for dredging gravel from the sea bed define the areas to be dredged and impose limits on quantities to be removed.
§ Rear-Admiral Morgan-GilesIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the concern felt by the Solent Protection Society and others about what may be the long-term effects if dredging is carried on outside the areas and limits properly allocated?
§ Mr. ChannonI note what my hon. and gallant Friend has said. I have heard of a number of complaints. This is pri- 1328 marily a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, and I shall draw his attention to my hon. and gallant Friend's comments.