§ 35. Sir D. Rentonasked the Minister of Technology what detergents were used to dissipate the crude oil from the "Torrey Canyon"; which of them have persistent qualities; and what will be the effect of them on the natural life in the parts of the sea where they were used.
§ Mr. BennSeveral detergents have been used. At sea they dilute and cause no real damage to marine life. They are likely to destroy plants and animals living on beaches and for a short distance below low water mark.