§ Mr. Arthur Jonesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the responsibilities his Department has for controlling oil pollution at sea and in tidal waters; and what arrangements exist for co-ordination with other Departments.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartMy Department's function in relation to oil pollution260W at sea and in tidal waters is to advise the Department of Trade and Industry and local authorities how harm to fish and fisheries may be avoided or minimised.