§ Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many spillages from oil tankers have occurred(a) worldwide and (b) in European waters in the last 10 years; and how many spillages involved vessels flying flags of convenience. [17593]
§ Mr. NorrisEstimates from the International Tanker Owners Federation are that there were 366 oil spills from oil tankers, of 7 tonnes or more, worldwide between 1986 and 1995. Of these, 91 were in European waters. Complete information on the flag of the vessels involved is not available.