HC Deb 30 April 1974 vol 872 cc457-8W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he is now in a position to introduce legislation to implement the International Marine Pollution Convention which was concluded at the recent London conference.

Mr. Clinton Davis

The United Kingdom has signed the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 and expects to ratify it as soon as practicable. Application of the convention's provision, poses a number of problems to which my

Mr. Deakins

Following is the information for blister, other unrefined copper and unwrought refined copper excluding alloys:

Department is currently seeking solutions with the shipping industry and other interests concerned. The introduction of legislation to implement the convention will be considered in due course.