HC Deb 14 June 1972 vol 838 c325W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will cause an immediate investigation by his Department into the source of the oil slick in Liverpool Bay, sighted on 6th June, 1972, which threatens the beaches of Mersey-side and the Lancashire coast.

Mr. Peter Walker

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has caused an urgent investigation to be made into the source of the oil, which now appears to have dispersed. He expects to receive the results of the investigation shortly.