§ Mr. James Hillasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is aware of the need for further research into more rapid methods of cleaning and degassing super tankers; and what steps are being taken in this matter.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Department is actively associated with current national and international studies of the safety factors involved in the various methods of cleaning tanks in super 395W tankers. From the safety angle, on present evidence we strongly favour protection by the installation of an inert gas system. This is also the most rapid method.