§ 72. Mr. Callaghanasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what reports he has received about the oil pollution in the Rame Peninsula and the area from the Lizard to Land's End; and if he has yet been able to trace those responsible.
§ Mr. WatkinsonHer Majesty's Coastguard have reported pollution by oil of the South and West Cornish beaches. Most of the pollution appears to have resulted from recent discharges from ships, but I regret that it has not been possible to identify the ship or ships concerned.