HC Deb 04 December 1978 vol 959 cc479-80W
37. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what responsibilities Rear-Admiral Stacey will have concerning pollution by oil in confined waters such as the approaches to Sullom Voe or within Scapa Flow.

Mr. Clinton Davis

Rear-Admiral Stacey and the marine pollution control unit will take charge of operations at sea to deal with marine pollution. They will stand ready to assist the harbour authorities in dealing with any major spill within the harbour limits.

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