HC Deb 28 October 1971 vol 823 cc448-9W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the British representation at the Ottawa Conference, 8th to 12th November, 1971, on marine pollution; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Walker

This meeting will form part of the preparations for the U.N. Conference on the Human Environment to be held in Stockholm in June, 1972, and will be concerned with the control of marine pollution on a global basis. Our delegation will consist of officials from my Department, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.