§ 68. Mr. Lambertasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that oil is being discharged by ships into the sea along the north coast of Devon; and what steps he is taking to prevent the fishing in this area being adversely affected.
§ Mr. G. BrownYes, complaints on this subject have been received. Where oil is discharged in British territorial waters proceedings may be instituted by harbour authorities where the offence occurs within the waters of the harbour, and by local sea fisheries committees, fishery boards and river boards or by persons authorised to do so by the Minister of Transport. There is no additional action which my right hon. Friend could usefully take.