58. Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Transport what further steps he is taking to check the pollution of beaches and the destruction of sea-birds by the discharge of fuel oil from tankers.
§ 59. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Transport whether he will
COMMITTEE ON THE PREVENTION OF THE POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL Terms of reference:— To consider what practical measures can be taken to prevent pollution by oil of the waters around the coasts of the United Kingdom, and to report. Composition Chairman: Mr. P. Faulkner, C.B., Ministry of Transport. Nominated by Sir Colin S. Anderson General Council of British Shipping. Mr. K. J. Baleillie Mr. R. R. S. Cook Mr. W. J. Everard Mr. D. F. Martin-Jenkins Mr. W. G. Weston, C.M.G. Mr. R. Gillespie. C.B.E. Oil Companies. Mr. G. Noble Sir Ralph Metcalfe Dock and Harbour Authorities' Association. Mr. R. H. Edwards, M.I.C.E. British Transport Commission. Mr. W. B. Johnstone, O.B.E. Dry Dock Owners and Repairers Central Council. Captain (E) R. W. Marshall, R.N. Admiralty. Mr. R. C. Shawyer Mr. F. Morgan, B.A. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Dr. F. B. Thole F.R.I.C. Ministry of Fuel and Power. Mr. S. A. Ashmore B.Sc, F.R.I.C. Department of the Government Chemist. Dr. B. A. Southgate. F.R.I.C. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Mr. R. W. Bullmore, M.B.E. Ministry of Transport. Mr. F. J. Colvill M.I.Mech.E., M.I.Mar.E., M.I.N.A. Commander D. A. Henderson. O.B.E. R.N. Secretary: Mr. S. G. Griffin, Ministry of Transport.