§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in 366W the light of his refusal to reimburse local authorities the cost of dealing with the pollution of their coastlines, he will make arrangements to advance loans at low interest to each authority concerned, until reimbursement is received from the shipowner or his insurer.
§ Mr. FoxNo. Local authorities should include their financing costs in their claim against the polluter.