§ 68. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade which parts of the coast of Great Britain have 107W been the victims of spoliation by oil discharges from shipping in the last three years; how many and which ships have been identified as responsible for each of these discharges; what steps he has taken against the owners of these ships; and with what result in penalties and in compensation to the relevant local and other authorities and persons affected.
§ Mr. William RodgersPollution has occurred in a number of harbours and coastal areas, particularly in the South-West, the South and South East. In areas outside harbours it is rarely possible to identify its source. The Board of Trade has prosecuted the masters of the "Australis" and the "Adi Jayanti". Fines of £150 and £500 respectively were imposed. Harbour authorities have undertaken many prosecutions in this period and substantial fines have been imposed.