§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Lord Privy Seal what undertakings have been given by Her Majesty's Government to clear World War II wrecks from the territorial waters of Malta.
§ Sir Ian GilmourExpert advice is that World War II wrecks in Maltese territorial waters do not constitute a hazard to shipping; clearance is therefore unnecessary. The Government have, nonetheless, told the Maltese authorities that any request for help or advice regarding a survey of wrecks would be given sympathetic and practical consideration in the context of specific harbour development schemes.