HC Deb 28 February 1978 vol 945 cc151-2W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he proposes to take to prevent the oil pollution caused to the North Coast of Northern Ireland by oil leakage from sunken vessels.

Mr. Clinton Davis

By agreement with the owner of the wrecked trawler "Ella Hewett" the Department has asked the Ministry of Defence to carry out an underwater survey of the wreck and to recommend action to remove the source of the oil leakage. In the meantime, everything possible is being done to minimise coastal pollution.

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