§ 64. Mr. Moonmanasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make a statement on the crude oil spill-out which fouled four miles of beach in Essex on 26th May.
§ 65. Mr. Channonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will make a statement about the pollution by oil of beaches in Southend over the Whitsun holiday period.
§ Mr. GreenwoodAt about 7.30 in the morning of Sunday, 25th May, oil from an unidentified source polluted about five miles of foreshore at Southend-on-Sea.
Southend Corporation's oil pollution officer immediately organised clearance work, which was speedily and efficiently carried out. In accordance with the provisions of Circular 34/68, approval in principle has been given to the payment of 50 per cent. Exchequer grant on the final cost of the work. I am glad to say that all the beaches are now virtually clear of oil.