HC Deb 29 June 1979 vol 969 c359W
Mr. John MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what regulations govern the transfer of oil from one tanker to another within the Firth of Clyde; how many such transfers take place; and what is his policy on such transfers.

Mr. Fowler

I have been asked to reply.

The oversight of harbours generally is a matter for my Department, but management is in the hands of the individual port authorities acting under local

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 (1 Januvary to 25 June)
Crude Carriers 4 13 1 1 0 0 1
Lightening Vessels 4 19 2 2 0 0 3