HC Deb 23 July 1976 vol 915 c629W
Mr. Rees-Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action the Government are taking to combat the increasing menace of seaweed upon United Kingdom shores; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Denis Howell

The only serious problem of which I am aware arises from Japanese seaweed in the Solent area. On that, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for the Isle of Wight (Mr. Ross) on 28th June.—[Vol. 914, c.31–2.]