§ 58. Mr. Priorasked the President of the Board of Trade, what information he has about the causes of oil pollution off east coast beaches during the Whitsun recess; and what efforts are being made to track down any ships which inadvertently discharged fuel.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuAs the hon. Member knows, a sample test has indicated that the oil was fuel oil. Despite inquiries, I have no information as to how the pollution occurred nor have I any reports which would connect it with a particular ship.