§ 59. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation on what date the International Convention for the prevention of sea pollution became 33W operative; how many of the maritime nations have still failed to sign; and what further steps are being taken to persuade them to do so.
§ Mr. HayThe Convention came into force on 26th July, 1958. Of the 32 countries which sent delegates to the international Conference held in London in 1954, 20 have not yet ratified it. Her Majesty's representatives abroad have approached the Governments of these countries with a view to securing further ratifications.