HC Deb 15 November 1972 vol 846 c418
26. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce amending legislation to remove the present exemption from control of discharges of sewage from all vessels, including naval vessels, in controlled waters.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

My right hon. Friend the previous Secretary of State and I discussed the Third Report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution with the commission in considerable detail. The report includes recommendations on the subjects to which the hon. Gentleman refers, and my right hon. and learned Friend hopes to make a statement shortly.

Mr. Dalyell

Why is the Navy to be left out of this?

Mr. Griffiths

The hon. Gentleman must await the statement which the Secretary of State intends to make shortly.