HC Deb 28 November 1917 vol 99 cc2041-2W
Colonel YATE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, when tins of petrol are washed up from the sea, the coastguards are provided with nippers to cut off the brass nozzle and cap and the tins and the petrol are then thrown back into the sea; and, if so, whether steps will be taken to stop this waste?

Mr. WARDLEJ

I am not aware of any instance where such a course has been adopted, and it is certainly not general, but if my hon. and gallant Friend can inform me of any case in which wrecked petrol is believed to have been so dealt with I will make further inquiry.