§ 39. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement about the gas canisters washed up on the coast of the Isle of Wight during August.
§ Mr. KirkAbout 200 6-lb. tins of ferric chloride—a non-toxic substance and not a gas—which has been used for de-scaling in Royal Navy ships, were washed ashore in August. The incident occurred because of the failure to observe standing instructions prior to dumping and disciplinary action is being taken. New arrangements for disposal have now been made and no more stores of this type will be dumped in the sea.
§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on recent incidents in which dangerous discarded naval stores have been washed ashore on beaches.
§ Mr. KirkI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer already given to-day158W to the hon. Member for Waltham-stow, East (Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson).