§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has had about imposing a statutory requirement on local authorities(a) to clean European designated bathing beaches of litter and (b) to clean any beach regularly used by the public after an oil spill.
§ Mr. MoynihanI have had no specific representations on these subjects. We have, however, announced our intention to place local authorities under a duty to keep land clean. This is one of a number of proposals for legislation on litter which my right hon. Friend intends to announce soon.