HC Deb 27 March 1972 vol 834 c12W
Mr. Mudd

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in view of concern being expressed by ornithologists and bird and animal welfare workers about the increased number of oil-pollution casualties amongst sea birds off the Cornish coast, if we will institute an urgent investigation into the source and treatment of the cause of this pollution.

Mr. Anthony Grant

Inquiries already made have not revealed the origin of the oil responsible for these incidents but indications are that it originated from passing vessels. Increased surveillance is now being maintained in the area, and facilities are available to treat oil threatening serious harm to vulnerable sea birds.