HC Deb 18 January 1971 vol 809 cc181-2W
98. Mr. Judd

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the estimated value of the oil cargo saved by successful fire fighting operations in the "Pacific Glory" mishap; and what were the estimated savings to the British economy in each of the past five years as the result of other fire fighting operations.

Mr. Anthony Grant

The "Pacific Glory" was carrying 75,627 tons of crude oil valued at about £542,000. As a result of the combined efforts of those who fought the fire and salvaged the ship some 70,000 tons of the cargo was saved. I regret that the information sought in the second part of the Question is not available.