HC Deb 23 January 1962 vol 652 cc8-9W
46. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Transport what efforts have been made to trace the ship responsible for the discharge of oil which was swept into Newhaven Harbour on 22nd December, 1961.

Mr. Marples

The British Transport Commission Police and Harbour staff made extensive enquiries but the incident occurred during the hours of darkness and they have been unable to identify the source of the oil.

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