HC Deb 07 February 1967 vol 740 cc265-6W
54. Mr. Mitchell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what action he proposes to take about the oil pollution on beaches along the South Coast and the Isle of Wight.

Mr. MacColl

I would refer the hon. Members to the replies given on 27th January, 1967 [Vol. 739, c. 381 and 389.] by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State at the Board of Trade and myself; also my reply to yesterday morning's debate on the Adjournment [Vol. 740, c. 1070.] My right hon. Friend will consider what action to take when the Joint Working Group set up last October by the local authority associations and the Institute of Petroleum have submitted their report.